Moments of ClarityMy husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he...reactions8comments
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
My First Experience With AgitationOut of nowhere, as I was crying about the frustration I feel when I can’t remember things. I began throwing things around...reactions19comments
Advocating For Your Loved OneWhen is it a good time to speak up for your loved one? We should try to leave them speak for themselves...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
Separated and HeartbrokenI have been not able to see the man I love because he gets upset when I leave. He does not want...reactions2comments
Becoming a Caregiver After Childhood AbuseTo make this short, I am 69 years old and was abused sexually by my father. I tried to tell my mother...reactions5comments
God Helps Those Who Helps ThemselvesHi! I'm Carole, and I'm 70 yrs old; my husband and I retired to SWFL 9 yrs ago... For about 3yrs my...reactions3comments
Talked to Differently After DiagnosisThe people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I...reactions25comments
My Struggles Living with Alzheimer's DiseaseThis disease is not only physical, but the mental struggles can make it so hard for me to find clarity/focus. Some days...reactions12comments
Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 62I started with issues with little things that were noticeable to me. Forgetting names, words for things, remembering conversations, managing the bills…...reactions10comments
It's Different When It's Your MomI have worked in private home care for 30 years. When my mom suffered a stroke, I was completely blown away by...reactions4comments
My Alzheimer's JourneyI have been a caregiver all my life. I spent 4 years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. I am now...reactions4comments
Living With Alzheimer's: John's StoryEditor's note: "John's wife submitted this story on his behalf and said, "When he had better thinking skills, he created a document...reactions2comments
Home Care in Middle StageMy husband loves people and is compulsive in his communication. When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of "His...reactions8comments
Battle Between the Head and the HeartMy husband has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies disease, and after our last visit with our Neurologist, placement was discussed. Just the thought...reactions9comments
Time Spent Together is PricelessThe changes were subtle at first and progressed to more forgetfulness over time. Things that used to come relatively easy for our...reactions6comments
Caring for My MomWe will get ready for bath talks, and they say, "No way, I'm just sitting and watching TV, I'm not dirty". "Me...reactions3comments
“This, I Promise”This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever...reactions3comments
Disappearing, a poemYou are right here in front of me. But you are disappearing; You call it living in a fog, I cannot stop...reactions4comments
