Stuck in the Middle...“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the...reactionscomments
What to Know About COVID-19...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
Keep Them Moving and Shaking...As a granddaughter wondering what she can do to help her grandfather amid his descent into Alzheimer’s, I was a bit daunted...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
Our Love of Golf...Golf has been an amazing and integral part of my life since I met my husband Don 27 years ago. Simply, while...reactions1comment
Realizations About Alzheimer’s: The Good, Bad, & Ugly...Life with Alzheimer’s disease is often a mix of beautiful moments, difficult experiences, and unexpected twists. Those of you who are caregivers...reactions4comments
Planning Ahead with Alzheimer's: The Best Time to Plant a Tree ......There is a Chinese proverb that begins by saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. When a...reactionscomments
Expecting the Unexpected: Surprises Along the Alzheimer's Journey...There can be personality changes with Alzheimer's disease. My gregarious grandfather who had the best, most contagious laugh became very quiet. We...reactionscomments
Elder Abuse and Older Adult Protective Services...Abuse can happen to anyone, no matter what their age. Hundreds of thousands of older people are abused each year. This is...
Living With: Alzheimer's and Caregiving - a Podcast Interview with Pam Farina...I had the honor of interviewing AlzheimersDisease.net contributor and moderator Pam Farina, who became a caregiver for her mom as Alzheimer's disease...reactions1comment
How Unconditional Love Prepared Me to be a Caregiver...Growing up, I was one of those gregarious little kids who had to tell everyone they encountered what they knew. Ever since...reactions6comments
A Few of My Favorite Things to Be Grateful For...Ever since my grandson, Thomas, was born I have been thinking of my mom. I have been wishing with all my heart...reactions1comment
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions1comment
Who Designed This House, M.C. Escher?!...I could also entitle this article, “House Hunting When You Have ‘Issues’.” I am so frustrated and am feeling enormous pressure. We...reactionscomments
Memoryz: An App to Aid Caregivers...The Editorial Team interviewed Rishawn Dindial, founder of Memoryz, a digital caregiving companion for families experiencing dementia - an Alzheimer's app! We...reactionscomments
One Of The Odd Things About Memory...As a grandchild of someone who suffered from Alzheimer’s, I was removed from the day-to-day decision making and doctor appointments monitoring my...reactions1comment
Dementia: The Best Laid Plans...To say that my dad was a planner would be...well, a lie. A planner he was not. This could be both a...reactions2comments
Daddy & Layla: The Importance of Pet Visits...We are country folks. I grew up much like my dad in rural areas surrounded by vast fields of cattle, soybeans, corn...reactionscomments
Hurricanes and Health Care...When my grandmother got sick, my mom would make the six hour drive up from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the little farmhouse...reactionscomments