My Name is Amy But I Identify as an Incidental Caregiver...As a professional in the field of Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders for over 30 years, of course, I am very familiar...reactions1comment
Using Music Therapy for Those Living with Alzheimer's...I think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Caregiver Expectations vs the Emotional Reality...I know what you're thinking. You imagine the days as a full-time caregiver for your loved one with dementia (LOWD) are all...reactionscomments
What in the World is She Thinking?!...My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become...reactions1comment
The Surprising Gift of Raising Kids While Caregiving...When I was a kid, I pictured my future 34-year-old self as taller and hopefully more confident, working my dream job, and...reactionscomments
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
