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
Living with Alzheimer's and Its Impact on My Mental Health...You read a lot in the media these days about mental health. Athletes are taking time away from their game to focus...reactionscomments
Feeling your feelings about regulatory decisions...After yesterday's announcement by CMS regarding coverage of an Alzheimer's therapy (link to the article below), there's likely to be a lot...reactionsreplies
A Beginner’s Guide to Legal Terms in Dementia Care...Wills, power of attorney, guardianship - I thought I knew most all there was to know about these legal matters - after...reactionscomments
You Can Rewrite Your Own Story...In the story of my life, I've always felt like I was living one of failure, followed by redemption. It started with...reactionscomments
Making Sense of Legal and Financial Jargon in Dementia Care...When we're wading through the complicated legal and financial paperwork for our loved one with dementia, there is so much jargon. Making...reactions1comment
Feeling Alone Amongst Your Peers? Find a Support Group...I was in my late 20s when my Dad was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As the oldest of 3, this meant...reactions4comments
Overthinking Your Decisions as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...When it comes to making decisions about your loved one's care - there's a lot to think about. You want to make...reactions1comment
The Power of Gratitude: What it Means and Why it Matters to You...Gratitude is more than simply saying "thank you." Gratitude has amazing powers and the ability to shift us from focusing on the...reactionscomments
