3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not Notice...Ok, so here's the thing: Denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify...reactions4comments
How My Mom's Alzheimer's Changed Our Family Dynamic...All through my childhood and into my young adult life, my parents had a very traditional marriage. My dad worked full time...reactions1comment
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease...When I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all...reactions3comments
Tips for Accepting Your New Normal...During the first few years of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I refused to accept it. I knew that my mom had Alzheimer's...reactions1comment
Your Caregiver Parent: Navigating a Strained Relationship...Do you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent...reactions1comment
Perspective Shift to Include Loved One With Dementia in Social Gatherings...The holidays and celebrations are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family. There is shopping and planning, cooking and cleaning...reactionscomments
Embracing Small Victories: A Caregiver's Mindset Shift..."A win is a win" - have you heard that phrase before? This phrase stands for celebrating a victory, even if it...reactionscomments
Tips for Juggling Caregiving and a Job...Balancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my...reactionscomments
Navigating Illusions and Delusions in Alzheimer's...My sister, still at home, was diagnosed in 2021, but we saw signs in 2017. For the past couple of years, the...reactions1comment
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactions1comment
Helping Your Loved One with Fidget Activities...Dementia can be a confusing and scary process for both the person suffering from the disease and their loved ones. You may...reactions3comments
Adult Day Center: Interview with Executive Director, Jessica...Social interaction is important for all of us. Engaging with others brings us joy and a sense of a belonging. The opportunity...reactionscomments
Adult Day Center: Interview with Activities Director, Gail...As much as we all enjoy a day on the sofa binge-watching a season or two of a show, it's probably not...reactions3comments
Navigating Alzheimer's Support Groups...When I was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's I looked everywhere for help. I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed and...reactionscomments
Helping Others Help Themselves...As we age, we see more of our friends and family struggling with health issues. Unfortunately, many times that is a diagnosis...reactionscomments
How Family and Caregivers Can Help Those Living With Alzheimer's...After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I found it hard to ask for help. I never really had to ask for help...reactions3comments
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting Organized...After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in...reactions4comments
Writing Love Letters to My Son To Preserve Memories...Doesn't everyone enjoy getting old-fashioned snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer...reactionscomments
Dying Slowly...I was a successful Edward Jones employee with a thriving business, helping people invest their money and prepare for the retirement of...reactions1comment
Navigating Family History and Memory Concerns...My beloved uncle, who was artistic, died of Alzheimer's decades ago. He suffered it at a young age. At his funeral, my...reactionscomments
