Like Daughter, Like Father: Role Reversal and Tough Decisions...I had a rough time starting school when I was five. I was a shy kid around strangers and had never really been away from Mama and Daddy. On the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Communication Strategies for Caregivers: The Art of Asking for Help...Being the primary caregiver to people with Alzheimer's is a difficult job, especially if you feel like the only person in your loved one's life who is doing any work...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do you keep your loved one's memory alive that has Alzheimer's disease?...Any tips, tricks, or advice would be helpful for this topic!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care: What Are the Differences?...If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any type of dementia, at some point, you may consider assisted living. There is a range of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
As She Succumbed to Alzheimer's, Phone Scammers Were Trying to Rob My Mom...I am working on a series of editorial cartoons about my mother's struggle with Alzheimer's in the hope that it will help other caregivers. I'm going to be looking at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do I handle my mom putting her hands in diaper?...It's not medical. i.e. rash, etc. Mom also needs to constantly be sucking on something whether it's her blanket, washrag, or shirt. Her teeth and jaw are too strong for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you help a loved one who is experiencing sundowning?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSundowning
Supporting Caregivers: Weekly Phone Calls with Mom and Dad...The primary caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer's needs support. There are many ways that can be done. Sometimes it is as simple as providing support with a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What are common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease regardless of stage?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Music Therapy as a Treatment Option for Alzheimer’s?...Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly takes away memory, language, and reasoning. It usually affects people 65 and older, and there is no cure. Current treatments for Alzheimer's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Idle Hands: Calming the Chaos with Distractions...If you’re a caregiver, chances are good that you are familiar with that old “idle hands” saying. Whenever Daddy was hospitalized, he would often grab at wires or IV lines...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's Progresses...A number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily tasks. She did not want to take a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Alzheimer's...When we think about Alzheimer's symptoms, we often go straight to memory loss or cognitive issues. While these are hallmark features of Alzheimer's, there can be other, not-so-obvious issues that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Connection Between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Alzheimer's...Everyone touched by Alzheimer's, whether it's directly or by virtue of having a loved one with it, knows that Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain. The brain deteriorates. As...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sources for Finding Professional Help with Alzheimer's...Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be a full-time job, even if you're lucky enough to have the help of family and friends. Thankfully, there are people in the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Just Me and 10,000 of My Friends: Walk to End Alzheimer's...November 10, 2019, came and went. With it, another Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's is in the history books. And I have to tell you, this is one we are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's the Story with Napping and Alzheimer's?...You hear one day that daytime naps are good for your health. Then, the next day, you hear that daytime naps are problematic. Discussions about nighttime sleeping and daytime napping...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and makes up 60-80 percent of dementia diagnoses. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, or know someone who has, here’s a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ted Rall...Ted was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Editorial Cartoonist Ted Rall became nationally known for his work during the 1990s, when he synthesized the multiple-panel dialogue-focused format of newspaper comics...