Advocacy May Not Be What You Think...While some may think of "advocacy" and picture a woman at a podium in front of a rally or a man in a suit walking the halls of Congress, that's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Our Mental Health is Affected...Is there anything you are a bit insecure about? For me, when my mental health is affected, I'm left wondering how I'm supposed to run the world like Beyoncé when...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Noise is Not My Friend!...Noise is such an issue for me. As a person with Alzheimer's I find I have a very difficult time filtering noise. I carry earplugs with me all the time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Caregiving is a Family Affair...My family has been involved with my mom's care since she came to live with us. I thought I would ask my husband his thoughts on all of this. The...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Coping with Caregiver Criticism...Caregiving is one of the hardest roles to play in life and it can be made even more difficult by the naysayers and caregiver criticisms from others. My entry into...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Good Night's Sleep: Drift Off to Sleep on a Cloud...I sleep on a cloud. Not a literal cloud, of course. But I read a click-bait type article at some point in my life that indicated, however truthfully, that hotels...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Occupational Therapy and Its Role in Alzheimer's Care...Alzheimer's disease is described as a "type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks." I have seen the tremendous...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anosognosia: My Loved One Doesn’t Think She Has Dementia...The conversation goes about the same way every time. We are sitting in front of a panel of doctors at a university research lab. They have just done hours of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is a Bad Day?...Having a bad day with Alzheimer's isn't the end of the world, but it can certainly feel that way. It seems if I start out having things go wrong in the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are tips for preventing wandering? ...Wandering is a scary behavior symptom of Alzheimer's. What are prevention tips that have worked to reduce wandering and keep your loved one safe? What questions fo you have for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
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 utterly awesome and dotted with cozy day-to-day interactions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
As the Caregiver Moves On...Dad passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2018. Saying it was a horrible time is an understatement. Time has healed some of dad's passing. As his children, we have moved...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do You Have a Bucket List?...I always used to have a "mental" bucket list which meant that I never wrote it down. A friend once told me that if you couldn't see it, you couldn't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lisa Marshall...Lisa was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Lisa Marshall is the primary caregiver for her husband Peter Marshall who was diagnosed with Early on-set Alzheimer’s in 2018 at the...
Utilizing Music with Alzheimer's: the Strongest Kind of Magic...Once upon a time; in a faraway land, there was a millennial caregiver who lived happily in her kingdom with her mother who had early-onset Alzheimer's. Thus, as time went...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?...As you age, your body changes. You may notice changes to your hair and face. Aches and pains might appear more often. Along with these physical effects, aging also can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Sweet Mother...My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 7 yers ago. I've always helped my mom anyway I could before and wasn't going to let her go through this alone or...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Traveling with Alzheimer's...Traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be frustrating for everyone. Planning is key in helping to make trips tolerable. Pack your patience. Keep in mind that you are...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Secret Sauce of Caregiving: 5 Tips You Can Use Today...Let's set the record straight, shall we? Caregiving life isn't butterflies and rainbows all the time. There, I said it! Don't get me wrong, I am so grateful to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 with all types of caregivers. I mean, after...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments