Navigating Illusions and Delusions in Alzheimer'sMy sister, still at home, was diagnosed in 2021, but we saw signs in 2017. For the past couple of years, the...reactionscomments
Dying SlowlyI 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 ConcernsMy beloved uncle, who was artistic, died of Alzheimer's decades ago. He suffered it at a young age. At his funeral, my...reactionscomments
Caring for My Caregiver Post-OpOn December 27th, my husband, who is my caregiver, had a large cancer tumor removed from his left leg. He was left...reactions1comment
Christmas Moments, Not MemoriesChristmas time is extremely challenging, chaotic, and full of surprises! All of the lights, smells, music, and events can put a lot...reactions9comments
The Journey of Love and Loss in DementiaDebby came from a home that exudes distrust, paranoia, and criticism. She was determined to be a nurse and accomplished that achievement...reactions2comments
The No Good Long Very Bad DayFirst, last week I had oral surgery, which, as a person with Alzheimer's is extremely difficult and made me very anxious! After...reactions15comments
The Long Goodbye1970’s we took care of Grama for 6 yrs of Alzheimer’s. I was diagnosed a year and a half ago with it...reactions2comments
Mystery SolvedPeople think because I have Alzheimer's that, I don't know anything! Recently, we hired a housekeeping service and let our beloved housekeeper...reactions2comments
A Husband's Sacrifice for His MIL's Well-BeingWhen my husband and I were making plans to marry and buy a house back in 2000, I told him "We can't...reactions4comments
Song I wrote “I’ll Carry You”I worked on an Alzheimer’s unit and found it very rewarding. I found love and compassion was the key to understanding. I...reactions10comments
How Do We Get Through This?I saw my neurologist today, and he ordered a PET scan. It has been about a year since I had the 1st...reactions3comments
Finding the Right Words With Help From My BrotherRecently I was able to go to Florida for vacation. We went last year so it made since to go to the...reactions1comment
Changing Roles with Alzheimer'sMy sister, lively and competent, was diagnosed with alzh. She was the social one. I had been the nerd. Now shes quiet...reactions5comments
Biorhythms, Sun, and Moon EffectsI'll start by saying I discovered biorhythms 40 years ago! Every Monday was unbearable! Sounds looney, I know ... but in my...reactions4comments
Telling My Love Story Before It FadesMy story begins in 2003 when teaching as a professor of disability studies at our local teaching hospital, I woke up one...reactions2comments
Going Public with Alzheimer'sOn the day my husband Philip was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we agreed that we wouldn't follow the pattern of isolation that many...reactions3comments
Denny's Last RideMy cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came...reactions2comments
Lost ShoesOne day, when I visited Ada J., she mentioned needing to find her shoes first for a wedding before she could focus...reactions2comments
Fun with ArtOnce upon a time, my sweet student was really mad. She said her daughter wouldn't let her buy a house she liked...reactions3comments
