Understanding Bed Rest Basics for Alzheimer’s Caregivers...If you have a loved one who is in the final stages of Alzheimer's and on bed rest, there are some basics...reactionscomments
Alcoholism and Alzheimer's...My hubby is a chronic alcoholic of 40 years. Approx a case of light beer every other day. He was diagnosed with...reactions5repliesTips & Advice
The Traveling Dementia Caregiver...Our family recently got to take a trip to the tropics and we had it all worked out. We timed it so...reactions1comment
Support groups for patients...A community member recently asked: "How can you convince a parent/loved one that a support group could help?" What tips/advice do you...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of Aliceheimer’s...Welcome to part 2 of the Alzheimer's Book Club. I hope that you're enjoying it and reading along with me. If you'd...reactions4comments
What Can In-Home Caregivers Help With?...Last year I found an in-home caregiver to help my mom living with dementia. My mom had recently moved to live with...reactions9comments
A Daughter's Perspective: Navigating Denial...My mom was in her early 60s when we first began noticing the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. While we...reactions1comment
Sitting in the Dark, Sitting on the Floor...When we got home the other night, mom was sitting on a chair in the living room, near the front door. She...reactions4comments
When Worlds Collide, Welcome Them to the Neighborhood...I made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found...reactions2comments
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's...Have you ever tried to prepare yourself for what you thought was the inevitable next big decline for your loved one only...reactions8comments
The Limit Does Exist...It's very hard for me to come to terms with my limitations. Specifically, we are about two weeks away from the end...reactionscomments
The Green Memory Study: Can Seaweed Treat Alzheimer's?...There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's...reactions2comments
Alzheimer's Tips: Calming a Loved One Who Is Agitated...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a tough job. With time, most caregivers learn ways to help calm and...reactions8comments
Setting a Routine Early On with Alzheimer's...In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items...reactions2comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer's...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot...reactions3comments
Sad for My Madre (Mother)...So my mother was diagnosed in early 2021. This was a shocker but we saw signs; just didn’t know why she was...reactions4comments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!...It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through...reactions2comments
Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read......I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago. Wanting to help others finding themselves in...reactions2repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
My Husband’s Journey...In 2014 my husband (Honey) was diagnosed with Dementia. Honey came to me one day and started to cry, something is wrong...reactions4comments
Tips for Helping a Loved One Cope With an Early-Onset Diagnosis...It's hard for family members to see their loved ones with Alzheimer's. I know it was especially hard for me when my...reactions4comments
