Coping Strategies...My husband is in the later stages of Alzheimer's after five years, but he can still do jigsaw puzzles, with minimal help. I think that's been as helpful as any...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis...My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left the room to give us a few minutes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Amy Matthews...(Amy Matthews)was previously a health leader on alzheimersdisease.net. Amy has worked exclusively in the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders for the past 30 years. Her experience ranges from...
What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey...Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would want to say something and the word wouldn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Maintain Their Dignity and Independence...Have you ever stopped to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? Like, when was the last time they dressed or did their own makeup?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 moved back to Long Island from Buffalo three...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healthy Walking Or Dangerous Wandering?...Exercise is very important for all of us. We read about it almost every day. Recently I read an article that supported walking as exercise and how it can help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregivers: Stuck on Repeat...Caregiving can sometimes be monotonous. Like you fell into a Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day is sort of monotonous. Fixing coffee, oatmeal, and bacon for what feels like the four thousandth day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Losing My Mom, Finding Myself...During the ten years my mom suffered from Alzheimer's, I was never her full-time caregiver and she never lived with me. My mom lived with my dad in my childhood...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Picking Up the Puzzle Pieces: My Alzheimer's Community...My journey with Alzheimer’s has been going on for all of my adult life, spanning more than 15 years. While it is often sad, sometimes I can pull myself away...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Resources...What are your go-to resources? Check out our resource list: https://alzheimersdisease.net/answers/resources. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesResources
My mom with alzheimer's is sleeping more....Hello. I am new here. This is my 1st time experiencing a family member with alzheimer's. My mom, who was diagnosed 7 years ago with alzheimers, has been sleeping...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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 loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Storytellers: Hand-Me-Down Memories...Daddy was a storyteller from a long line of storytellers. It's a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. When we all get together, that's what we do. We...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Kris Bakowski...At the age of 46, Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Today, at age 65 she is still advocating for people with this dreadful disease. She has been...
How to Dementia Friendly Your Caree’s Closet...Calling all caregivers! Do you agree that what you wear impacts your mood? If you’re like me, you need a wardrobe that’s conducive to your comfort and peace. As a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learning to Forgive Yourself When You Mess Up...When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, I would often take her to get her hair done and then we would go out to lunch afterward. One...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Molli Rothseid, PhD...Molli was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Molli Rothseid holds a PhD in Gerontology from University of Southern California (USC), where she currently researches the psychology of aging as...
Remembering My Gramps with Alzheimer's...Gramps was an amazing man. Strong and full of wisdom. My childhood is full to the brim of memories spent with Grams and Gramps. My grandparents would show up at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Arguing with Your Loved One Won't Help Anyone...About five years into my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I was spending the night at my parents' house and decided to help my mom get ready for bed, so my dad...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
