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...reactions12comments
5 Morning Self-Care Practices...Self-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is...reactionscomments
Making the Holidays Dementia-Friendly...The holiday season is full of joy for many but can present extra difficulties for people living with dementia. What used to...reactions1comment
The Importance of Boundaries in Caregiving...Being a family caregiver is a rewarding but demanding role. To avoid burnout, it's important to set boundaries with your loved ones...reactionscomments
Interview with AlzBuddy App Developers...We recently had the opportunity to interview the developers of the AlzBuddy app, Rithvik and Vedant. They talked to us about their...reactions1comment
Occupational Therapy's Role with Early-Stage Alzheimer's...A study in the Journal of Gerontology recognized occupational therapy (OT) as being an effective force in helping a person with Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Andrea Gallant: Being a Dog Mom With Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease...For this article, the AlzheimersDisease.net Editorial Team interviewed Andrea Gallant, who has previously shared about her experience being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Grieving the "Loss" of a Loved One with Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the entire family. It is a chronic, progressive neurological condition characterized by problems with memory, thinking...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Disease and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Faces of Alzheimer's Community Members: Chatting With Nia and Steven...We often ask those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, "What do you want other people who have been diagnosed to know?" We...reactionscomments
Focusing On What Your Loved One Can Still Do...If you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer...reactions1comment
Ambiguous Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease...There are more than 5 million adults in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease. Alongside them are 15 million family members...reactionscomments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer's...Have you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks...reactions2comments
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support Group...I was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant...reactions4comments
Difficult Conversations...If we had a nickel for every difficult conversation we needed to have or have tried to avoid, we could put our...reactions1comment
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...When it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make...reactions1comment
4 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude TODAY!...Imagine this: you are at an event, and it's that time again! Time to roll out your gratitude list and give credit...reactions2comments