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
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
