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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions11repliesAssisted LivingTips & Advice
Letting Go of Who My Mom Was...One of the challenges of caregiving is letting go of who my mom has been and making space for who she is...reactionscomments
How Does 'Shameless' Depict Alcohol-Induced Dementia?...The television show "Shameless" has long been one that I enjoy, the U.S. version that is, though I am curious about the...reactionscomments
Home Care in Early-Stage Alzheimer's...Have you been considering looking into home care for your loved one with Alzheimer's, but you aren't sure what that actually looks...reactions2comments
Dressing Strategies for Alzheimer's, Part 1: Below the Belt...A toddler is limp and limber and, although squirmy at times, much easier to dress than an adult. As my husband's Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Letting Go: The Idea of Doing Enough for Your Loved One with Alzheimer's...How many times have you asked yourself if you are doing enough for your loved one? And how many of those times...reactions1comment
