Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is the MUSIC & MEMORY® Program?...The MUSIC & MEMORY Program helps people with dementia and memory loss by providing them with playlists of music they loved from their past. Familiar music can help people with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advocating: Learning to Speak Up...I’m not the type of person who makes a scene. I don’t try to draw attention to myself in public. I don’t typically send food back at a restaurant. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Issues Are Different With the Young...I’m going to start this article with an apology. When I think of Alzheimer’s, I think of older folks, seniors. It is an ‘older’ person disease. But in actual fact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What do you do when a loved one doesn't remember where they live?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Kathy Matheny...Kathy Matheny is world traveler, but a Southern Girl at heart. Her dad was career Army and took the family on assignment in Germany for five years. Her parents were...
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