Losin' It...I was a school counselor for 12 years and a classroom teacher for 12 before that. I received my 9th concussion while skiing up in Duluth back in 2015. I...reactions1comment
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm..."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard of that quote? Well, to be honest, these...reactions2comments
Community Views: Tips for New Caregivers...Finding yourself in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. How do I do this? What do they need? What do I need? You do...reactions1comment
Documenting the Alzheimer's Ephemeral: Calling the Birds Home...Photographer Cheryle St. Onge picked up her camera to document detailed, life-like carvings her mother, Carole, created and to distract herself from watching Carole fade away. "With my camera, I...reactions2comments
A film about love in defiance of an Alzheimer's diagnosis ...Hi everyone, I'd like to share with you all a very touching short film, "Elephant". You can copy and paste this Vimeo link into your browser to watch it: https://vimeo.com/389534683...reactions3repliesCoping
Letting Go...Letting go has a lot of different meanings. Since my Alzheimer's diagnosis, I have had to learn to let go of many things I can no longer do. Try as...reactions2comments
Sara Wuillermin...Sara Wuillermin is a writer, editor, and podcaster based in southern New Jersey. Her personal journey with Alzheimer’s began in 2005, the year her mom was diagnosed with early-onset at...
When it Rains it Pours...Take your pick, this is my life right now. We got Covid and we can't work, our ceiling sprung a leak, we caught the stomach flu, and I nearly broke...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Hiring a Home Healthcare Aide...This answer may surprise you: When asked what has the greatest influence on my role as a caregiver. I say my mom's home healthcare aide. Let me tell you, I...reactions4comments
Memory Keepers, Storytellers, and the Next Generation...My Uncle Jim passed away two days after Christmas. It hit me harder than I thought it would have. We weren't particularly close, but I admired things about him. He...reactions2comments
A Possible Fix/Solution for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia...If you or your loved one have started experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia, please make sure you eliminate metal toxicity as a cause. I recently learned from the...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
Early Stage Memory Loss: Have a Little Patience...Bringing in the mail: A mundane daily task done out of habit - until it isn't. In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss or impairment is one of...reactions4comments
Communication Strategies for Family Caregivers...When you are a family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's, communication can be difficult. This is especially true if your loved one is in the later stages of...reactions6comments
Bringing Joy to Your Loved One with Alzheimer's...Early on in my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I sometimes felt like there was no point in spending time with her or doing nice things for her. I would often think...reactions2comments
Active yesterdayHow to get my mother in law to change her pull up in the morning?...I can change my mother in law in the evenings to her pajamas and a clean pull up, but how can I get her to change it in the morning...reactions5repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Is it Safe for My Loved One to Travel Alone?...A year ago my mom moved states away from her childhood home to live with me and my family. She is in the early stages of living with Alzheimer's dementia...reactions4comments
How Can I Do This?!...Most of my days are good. I try to stay in the moment and look on the bright side. Even as I type this, I feel a little guilty talking...reactionscomments
Altoida Digital Neuro Signature: Alzheimer’s Predictive Tool...Understanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is an early warning sign for Alzheimer’s. Detecting...reactionscomments
How to Decorate Your Home for Dementia...The dementia-friendly decor trend I am loving right now is all about making your home feel more inviting. Soft colors, warm lighting, calming vibes - are all ways to create...reactions2comments
Running with Cat: A Journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer's...Recently AlzheimersDisease.net spoke with Tony about his experience running the world with his partner, Cat, who is living with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Tony and Cat share their story of resilience...reactionscomments
