Embracing Humor With Alzheimer’s (Even When It’s Tricky)...Humor can be a tricky concept. We all enjoy our own brands of humor, but humor is also very abstract and changes...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Letting Go...Caregiving is hard on many levels. Being a caregiver is emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. My husband suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's, diagnosed...reactions2comments
Balancing the Good and Bad Days: Changes in Alzheimer's Symptoms...Alzheimer's disease is known as a progressive disease, but that doesn't mean there aren't changes daily that might seem to fluctuate. We...reactions10comments
Managing and Addressing Violent Behavior...Alzheimer's disease can affect people in different ways. Some people may start having problems with their thinking. But others may become more...reactions1comment
Managing Routine and Inevitable Changes in Routine...When we begin reading online about Alzheimer's disease, one of the key takeaways is about routine, routine, routine, and how it is...reactions2comments
Setting a Routine for Yourself...I was always somewhat organized. I was diligent about to-do lists and being sure I was always on task. When I first...reactionscomments
Lesser-Known First Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease...I will never forget the day I was moving into a new apartment and my mom sat on the living room floor...reactions1comment
Cognitive Issues in Alzheimer’s...Problems with cognition (thinking) are one of the most well-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Trouble remembering things and people can be one...
Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Something Else?...All forms of dementia are not the same. There are many types of brain diseases or conditions that cause cognitive impairments in...reactions3comments
Identifying Early Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's...Alzheimer's disease can start with mild symptoms. Many people may not know they have Alzheimer's because early symptoms are often missed. Symptoms...reactionscomments
Mood Changes in Alzheimer’s...Mood changes are one of the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. These symptoms, like psychosis, social withdrawal, and aggression, can be among...
Illusions, Delusions, and Paranoia in Alzheimer's: What's the Connection?...Understanding symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia is hard because symptoms vary so much between people and as they change over...reactions4comments
Accepting "Help!" Makes You A Better Alzheimer's Caregiver...My name is Kelsey, and I struggle with asking for help. Maybe you can relate? But as a full-time caregiver for my...reactions1comment
Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual Clutter...Environmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety...reactions4comments
Understanding Visual and Spatial Problems in Alzheimer’s Disease...Having problems navigating your space is one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Spatial and visual issues, as well as memory...
Walks With My Father...I have always enjoyed taking walks with my father. As we continued to walk here, there, and everywhere, I was fortunate to...reactionscomments
How to Cope with Communication Challenges...As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, communication becomes more and more impaired. A person with Alzheimer’s disease experiences progressive difficulty remembering things, and as...
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
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...reactions6comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral Hygiene...From an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit...reactionscomments
