Behind the Brave Face: It's Okay to Break...I made it through every day. I took everything in. I listened to every syllable from every doctor. I delegated responsibilities within...reactions1comment
Wake Up and Smell the Memories: Using Scent to Remember...Have you ever been walking along and a smell comes wafting by that instantly takes you to another place and time? I’m...reactionscomments
What Life Was...What It Became...I met a jolly man in a river town nine years ago. We were joined at the hip. We did everything together...reactions5comments
Losing Our Loved One to Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is ...horrible. It’s horrible for the person. The loss is beyond our comprehension. I think of my dad and how...reactions1comment
"Dignity, Always Dignity!": Preserving Dignity for People with Alzheimer's...Singin’ in the Rain is one of my family’s favorite movies. Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood is being interviewed on the red...reactionscomments
We Have Our Good Days & Bad Days...I think all my mom’s days are good days. She is a very positive person when it comes to her outlook on...reactions1comment
One More Day With a Lost Loved One...Author Mitch Albom has a quote that says, “But ask yourself this: Have you ever lost someone you love and wanted one...reactions2comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactions1comment
When Your Alzheimer’s Loved One Is SAD: Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder...It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other conditions of dementia share unfortunate connections to depression. As many as 68 percent...reactions3comments
Remembering the Man vs. the Disease...I am 31 years old. It's been 5 years since my Poppop's passing. He lived with his Alzheimer's diagnosis for 15 years...reactions1comment
Virtual Fundraising: Getting People On Board...Just about every nonprofit and research group out there is in a bit of a pickle in 2020. Events that typically garner...reactions1comment
Remembering Simple Tasks: Let's Go to the Video Tape!...My mom used to be a TV remote control gun slinger. While others used to complain about not being able set the...reactionscomments
My Husband Has Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease...My Husband has early onset Alzheimer's disease. It’s been four years now and he seems to getting a little worse now. He...reactions2comments
Love Never Leaves: Remembering My Poppop...As someone who is deeply involved with my local Walk to End Alzheimer's, which consistently takes place in early November, October signifies...reactionscomments
How to Guard Against Martyrdom: Making Sacrifices as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...Caregivers, family, and friends of those who have Alzheimer’s may choose to make necessary sacrifices in light of their loved one's diagnosis...reactions2comments
Call the Midwife: Lessons For Caregivers in Patience & Dignity...Today I’ve been sinking into my favorite oversized chair while watching Netflix. On a whim, I decided to start a nine-season show...reactions1comment
My Wife's Experience with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment...The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) has been in the news recently as President Trump boasted about his “acing” of the 30-question test...reactions2comments
Grief & Loss: Coping with Loss of a Loved One...Watching a loved one slowly change due to Alzheimer’s disease is hard for loved ones and caregivers. The nature of Alzheimer’s disease...
When Words Fail: Overcoming Communication Issues..."It's on the tip of my tongue." Do you ever get that “word is on the tip of your tongue” feeling? Or...reactions2comments
Getting Through the 'World's Toughest Race' With Alzheimer's...In August 2020, Amazon Prime video streaming service premiered a 10-episode reality show called the World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji. The show...reactions1comment
