10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’s...While I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This...reactionscomments
Finding a New Normal While Keeping Hope...Some people walk into your life and forever change the fabric of who you are. You can mark that date down on...reactionscomments
Choices, Choices, Choices: Facing Decision Fatigue with Alzheimer's...I saw a story once about President Obama - he had two different colored suits, blue and grey, to choose from. He...reactions3comments
Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT...My experience with Alzheimer’s disease is two-fold. Both my mom and dad were given a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. I also have...
Caring for My Mom...We will get ready for bath talks, and they say, "No way, I'm just sitting and watching TV, I'm not dirty". "Me...reactions3comments
Alzheimer's and Bathing: Tips for Bathing and Personal Hygiene...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering...reactions1comment
A Dose of Laughter...Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
When Elation and Devastation Collide...When I was young, my father wrote letters to me packed with life advice. It was almost as if he intuitively knew...reactions4comments
Sundown Syndrome: No Rest for the Weary...Merriam-Webster defines sundown syndrome as "a state of increased agitation, confusion, disorientation, and anxiety that typically occurs in the late afternoon or...reactionscomments
How Jobs, Hobbies, and Schools Became Identities...It was always extremely important to me to spend time with my grandparents. At a young age, my mom instilled that this...reactionscomments
Let us know what others can do to spread awareness for Alzheimer's in June...What can the community do to help spread awareness of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June?...reactionsreplies
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
The Nursing Home Decision...Moving your loved one with Alzheimer's to a nursing home is one of the hardest, most painful decisions you will ever have...reactions1comment
Stuck in the Middle...“Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, stuck in the middle with you!” That seemed the...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Remembering, Honoring, Advocating...So, a few days ago I had one of those days. You know the kind. I was extra emotional, and all I...reactionscomments
Why Is There Never Enough Time?...One definition of TIME is the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a...reactionscomments
Scary Days and Silver Linings: Handling Hereditary Risk Factors...I had a little scare recently — a minor one, but one that shook me a little. I was walking around my...reactions1comment
Keep Them Moving and Shaking...As a granddaughter wondering what she can do to help her grandfather amid his descent into Alzheimer’s, I was a bit daunted...reactionscomments
Who do you turn to for support?...Whether you're a caregiver or living with Alzheimer's, everyone needs support....reactions32repliesCaregiving