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...This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I...

...It's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is...

...A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and...

...At the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down...

...I've had an emotional few days. That's an understatement. I've had some "sitting on the bathroom floor crying" kinds of days. The...

...My mom has been living with us since 2012 after my dad passed. I didn't want her to live alone. She wasn't...

...The Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting...

...My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25 years old. I got engaged to my husband just a few...

...They say you can't pour from an empty cup, and that's definitely true in my life as a caregiver. It's so important...

...Your loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers...

...If you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer...

...There are so many things, memories, health questions, financial questions, that are affected by Alzheimer's disease. The timetable for the progression of...

...In the early stages of Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to set limits with your loved one. But as their condition progresses...

...Being a caregiver to those who have dementia and Alzheimer's disease is an extremely emotional task, specifically for a loved one, of...

...Can I bring up something a little controversial? I want to chat about boundaries. So often they get a bad rap. If...

...An Alzheimer's diagnosis often causes a shift in family dynamics. Ideally, family members work together to meet their loved one's changing needs...

...When my mom was in the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, it was a challenge to find foods that she was still...

...We have recently completed a move that has been in the works for over a year. We have boxes upon boxes that...

...A study in the Journal of Gerontology recognized occupational therapy (OT) as being an effective force in helping a person with Alzheimer's...

...Your resident word nerd is back again! As a journalist, editor, and writer, I spend my days with words. I put pen...