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
Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's: Coping With the Grief...Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful...reactions1comment
Before Long-Term Care: Planning for the Future with Alzheimer's...No longer being able to keep your loved one at home is a point most caregivers will reach. It's not an easy...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons of A Loved One Moving into a Senior Home...When my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information...reactions2comments
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
(S)Wipe Right, or Rather, Front To Back...Intimacy comes in many forms. In our modern era, so much of our intimacy is in front of or behind a screen...reactions13comments
Anosognosia: My Loved One Doesn’t Think She Has Dementia...The conversation goes about the same way every time. We are sitting in front of a panel of doctors at a university...reactions1comment
3 Ways We Can Fight the Fear of Alzheimer's...It can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get...reactions10comments
Alzheimer's and Shaving: It Might Not Always Go Smoothly...Many men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November)...reactions4comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer's...If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if...reactions1comment
Daily Care Needs for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease...The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, can last for many, many years. A person's functioning at the beginning...
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
Speaking of Greeting Cards… Why Not Send One Today?...I have always treasured giving and receiving greeting cards. The same was true for my father, who appreciated hearing from others, primarily...reactions3comments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer's...Mental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...reactionscomments
Words Matter: Thinking Beyond Words Spoken...Think about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions...reactions3comments
