What is a Bad Day?...Having a bad day with Alzheimer's isn't the end of the world, but it can certainly feel that way. It seems if I...reactions1comment
What are tips for preventing wandering? ...Wandering is a scary behavior symptom of Alzheimer's. What are prevention tips that have worked to reduce wandering and keep your loved...reactions2repliesCopingTips & AdviceCaregiving
Alzheimer's Caregiver Expectations vs the Emotional Reality...I know what you're thinking. You imagine the days as a full-time caregiver for your loved one with dementia (LOWD) are all...reactionscomments
As the Caregiver Moves On...Dad passed away from Alzheimer's disease in 2018. Saying it was a horrible time is an understatement. Time has healed some of...reactions2comments
Do You Have a Bucket List?...I always used to have a "mental" bucket list which meant that I never wrote it down. A friend once told me...reactions1comment
Lisa Marshall...Lisa was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Lisa Marshall is the primary caregiver for her husband Peter Marshall who was diagnosed...
Utilizing Music with Alzheimer's: the Strongest Kind of Magic...Once upon a time; in a faraway land, there was a millennial caregiver who lived happily in her kingdom with her mother...reactions15comments
Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?...As you age, your body changes. You may notice changes to your hair and face. Aches and pains might appear more often...reactions2comments
My Sweet Mother...My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 7 yers ago. I've always helped my mom anyway I could before and wasn't going...reactions8comments
Traveling with Alzheimer's...Traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's can be frustrating for everyone. Planning is key in helping to make trips tolerable. Pack...reactions9comments
The Secret Sauce of Caregiving: 5 Tips You Can Use Today...Let's set the record straight, shall we? Caregiving life isn't butterflies and rainbows all the time. There, I said it! Don't get...reactionscomments
My Name is Amy But I Identify as an Incidental Caregiver...As a professional in the field of Alzheimer's and related dementia disorders for over 30 years, of course, I am very familiar...reactions1comment
When It's Time to Sell Your Loved One's Home...A typical day for me right now looks like this: shuttle the kids around and try to enjoy the last days before...reactionscomments
Benefits of Using Stuffed Animals...When I was growing up, I remember my mom and dad would buy me stuffed animals. I would love on them, care...reactions1comment
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety...My wife has dementia but her doctor has not determined what type. At first he thought it may be due to hydrocephalus...reactions13comments
Encouragement for the Weary Caregiver...I like the way Olympic marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson refers to two big parts of her life. B.C. and A.D.: before children...reactionscomments
How do you pay for Alzheimer's care?...Long-term care is expensive. Have you managed to get assistance for paying for care? How have you tackled this part of caregiving?...reactions10repliesCostTips & Advice
Ambiguous Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease...There are more than 5 million adults in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease. Alongside them are 15 million family members...reactionscomments
Hiring Professional Alzheimer's Care and Managing Caregiver Guilt...After being my mom's part-time caregiver for a few years, I was near the point of having a nervous breakdown. I decided...reactionscomments
Living with Alzheimer's: Sensory Overload...I tell my friends that I celebrate what I can do and mourn the things I can no longer do living with...reactions2comments
