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
How 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
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 activities that I enjoyed doing with him. When...reactions1comment
Finding An In-Home Care Provider on the Internet...When my mom came to live with me and my family a year ago, I knew I would need help but couldn't yet imagine what that would look like. My...reactionscomments
Discussing Alzheimer's diagnosis with sister who won't admit a problem. ...My sister (74) is in the hospital due to heart, kidney and diabetes problems resulting from refusing to take medications or taking too much insulin at other times. She has...reactions7repliesCoping
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 2: Above the Belt...I've found that shirts can be a struggle, but some shirts make life easier. There are tricks to guiding heavy arms rather than pushing and twisting and battling. Let's start from...reactionscomments
An Excursion Around Town with a Loved One...Mom has become quite the homebody. I try to get her to walk around and get her steps in. She is resistant. Getting her to go to Walmart for Cooper...reactionscomments
Have you experienced placing a spouse in assisted living?...Hi, unfortunately the time has come to put my husband in an Assisted Living Place. It is such a hard decision, and I'm trying to figure out what is the...reactions10repliesAssisted LivingTips & Advice
