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...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...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...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...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...reactions6replies
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7replies
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...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...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...reactions25repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
