Take Aways
There comes a time when you have to remove certain things from a loved one with Alzheimer's disease
26 Elo 20194min
Finding Time For You
What a difference just 10 or 15 minutes per day can make…
19 Elo 20194min
The Last Thing Mom Gave Me
My mom's greatest gift to me wasn't the last one she gave me…
12 Elo 20196min
The End of a Season
Mom had urinary track infections over the years; quite common for women with Alzheimer's disease - and I learned the signs - agitation, mood changes, combative. But this time, none of those signs wer...
5 Elo 20198min
Scary Shower Day
Those with Alzheimer's disease are often scared of water, I learned. Mom was usually pretty good at getting in the bathroom and taking her shower on her own until…
29 Heinä 20196min
The Heart Of The Situation
It was a Saturday at noontime and I made Mom her lunch. What I saw when I returned to the kitchen a few minutes later was the most frightening sight I had ever seen.
22 Heinä 20195min
Lock the doors!
Mom has always loved to take walks. But for someone with Alzheimer's disease, this becomes problematic. Here's how I handled it.
15 Heinä 20196min
Time to Pack?
I came to realize how my Dad was my rock, but for someone with Alzheimer's disease like my mom, he was their anchor.
8 Heinä 20198min
