It's the Anticipatory Grief for Me...It's the Alzheimer's anticipatory grief for me... And it is exhausting. Seriously. It's true: living with someone who has Alzheimer's dementia is...reactions9comments
Community Views: Caregivers Working (or Not Working) Together...An Alzheimer's diagnosis often causes a shift in family dynamics. Ideally, family members work together to meet their loved one's changing needs...reactionscomments
When It's Time to Sell Your Loved One's Home...A typical day for me right now looks like this: shuttle the kids around and try to enjoy the last days before...reactionscomments
Tips for Supporting the Caregiver in Your Life...Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's? Do you want to help and support that person...reactions4comments
Party... Panic?...My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help...reactions1comment
Your Grief Does Not Mean You're Not Grateful...Have you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for...reactionscomments
The Missing Piece to Your Caregiver Routine...Can I ask something super random? Who here is trying to stay healthy through their caregiving journey? I had about 3 of...reactionscomments
The Days are Long But the Years are Short...When my kids were little, older parents would always tell me, wistfully, that the time flies, to enjoy my time with these...reactions1comment
Reflections on the Movie 'Still Alice' (2015)...Still Alice, a movie starring Julianne Moore about a Columbia University professor suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s was released on February 20, 2015...reactionscomments
Feeling Remembered by Surprise Mail...Wintertime - it's cold and bleak, maybe with some snow. Most of us want to stay in and stay warm. I know...reactions4comments
Finding Fun in Accessible Activities...The times I spent with my Poppop doing things, like building new woodworking creations, reading new books, debating politics - were all...reactions1comment
The Time Traveler's Daughter..."It's your turn tonight," my son says to my mother. She gently smiles and immediately closes her eyes as we all clasp...reactions1comment
Documenting Your Alzheimer's Journey Through Photographs...When was the last time you took a photo with your loved one who has Alzheimer's? Scroll through your phone and find...reactionscomments
Practice Passions: Spend Time Saying YES...The most valuable thing in the world to everyone is time. It's why we check our watch when someone is running late...reactions2comments
Having Those “Serious Conversations” Early...When is the last time you thought about the number of decisions you make each day? As a caregiver, you know it's...reactions1comment
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility and Home...Many people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease eventually face the difficult decision of finding an assisted living facility or...reactionscomments
Sources for Finding Professional Help with Alzheimer's...Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be a full-time job, even if you're lucky enough to have the help of family...reactions3comments
The Need to Feel Needed: Generativity and Alzheimer's...Psychologists have found that when we help others or reflect on ways we have helped others, we have better psychological well-being, higher...reactionscomments
Like Daughter, Like Father: Role Reversal and Tough Decisions...I had a rough time starting school when I was five. I was a shy kid around strangers and had never really...reactionscomments
4 Tips to Delegate Caregiving Tasks and Reduce Stress...Caregiving is a full-time job that can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by...reactions16comments
