Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...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 Poppop’s disease. I was at a stage of...reactions1comment
Things to Do When Long-Distance Caregiving...We visited Daddy often when he was in a nursing facility. No matter how often that was, it never really felt like enough. Life happens, work gets busy, schedules overflow...reactionscomments
How have you planned for the future?...With the progression of Alzheimer's, as a caregiver or someone living with the disease, it can be helpful to have plans in place for the future. Share in the comments...reactions5replies
Living with Alzheimer's: Tips on Managing Dental Care...Taking care of your dental health is an important part of being a healthy person. That includes brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing every day, and regular cleanings with...reactionscomments
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 blessing or a curse depending on the day...reactions2comments
Mom's Experience with Occupational Therapy...One definition of Occupational Therapy is a form of Therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through performing activities required in daily living. Occupational Therapy...reactions1comment
How Are You Treated Differently Since Diagnosis?...Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved ones. Just as you may be adjusting to...reactionscomments
(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...reactionscomments
Prepping for Caregivers: Adult-Proofing Your House...I've often heard about soon-to-be moms "nesting." Toward the end of gestation, these women dive into making fitting accommodations for their new, long-term house guests. They get busy using some...reactions2comments
Tell Us About Your Pet...Pets can have such an impact on our lives. They can help us feel not so alone during periods of isolation. They're our support system. They can help us manage...reactions6replies
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...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 in the Mississippi Delta to take care of...reactionscomments
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?...It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...reactions25repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
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, and cotton. We joke that as children we...reactionscomments
A Taboo Topic: Alzheimer's and the Concept of Death With Dignity...I have had a lot of time lately to reflect on the journey I watched my dad walk with Alzheimer's, which led to his passing. The journey was horrible for...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 especially true if you are immune-compromised due to...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 how the virus is transmitted, how it can...reactionscomments
