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
How Are You Doing?...This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I...reactions1comment
Gifting Tips for Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's...It's the most wonderful time of the year again! The holidays are near and whether you have a loved one who is...reactions2comments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease...A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and...reactions4comments
The Many Layers of Grief When a Loved One Has Alzheimer's...At the beginning of my mom's battle with Alzheimer's, I felt like a crazy person. My mood was so up and down...reactions3comments
Emotional Hurricanes: Staying Centered...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...reactions6comments
Never Say Never...My mom has been living with us since 2012 after my dad passed. I didn't want her to live alone. She wasn't...reactionscomments
Caregivers Need a Paperwork Power Team...The Avengers, the X-Men, the Ninja Turtles. They all knew they were better in a team. Caregivers are often tasked with getting...reactions1comment
The Harm in Feeling Sorry for Yourself...My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25 years old. I got engaged to my husband just a few...reactionscomments
Finding Balance in Life as a Caregiver...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...reactionscomments
Navigating the Paperwork for Dementia...Your loved one is starting to have symptoms of dementia or maybe just received a diagnosis. What do you do now? Caregivers...reactions4comments
Focusing On What Your Loved One Can Still Do...If you were to sit down and write a list of all the things your loved one with Alzheimer's can no longer...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Disease Brings Uncertainty...There are so many things, memories, health questions, financial questions, that are affected by Alzheimer's disease. The timetable for the progression of...reactionscomments
