Author Jan Larsen-Fendt, RN, BSN, writes what life is like inside Alzheimer’s disease, to help other caregivers through the highs and lows of caring for a loved one with dementia. Learn more from the writing that she has shared with Alzheimers.net. Life Inside Alzheimer’s “Mrs. Johnson, you’re going to be a mother!” Oh, the joy those […]
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Author Nicholas Conley, shares with Alzheimers.net why he wrote a novel about Alzheimer’s and shares how the disease has impacted his life. Why I Wrote a Novel about Alzheimer’s Writing was my first passion in life. From a young age, I had a deep love of storytelling. Character arcs moved me, twist endings made me jump, […]
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There comes a time in the lives of many people when they understand they must “bite the bullet.” With caregivers for Alzheimer’s and other progressive dementias, it is most likely the moment when the diagnosis is made for our loved one, or when we see our loved one gradually losing cognitive and functional abilities. A caregiver support […]
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This November, for Alzheimer’s and Family Caregivers Month, author Mara Botonis is sharing a story about honoring family caregivers and remembering those impacted by the disease. Learn more from her story for Alzheimer’s and Family Caregivers Month 2015. Honoring Those Impacted by Alzheimer’s Karen Francis, MSW, CDP, started a “Lights of Love” candlelight service as a […]
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Is it possible to vanish in plain sight? In cases of dementing disorders, sadly, we learn that the answer is yes — a person can be physically present and fully accounted for, yet still be absent Learn more from the author, Dr. Charles Dodgen, and his writing about dementia. Dementia: Lost and Found The deterioration […]
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Transitioning the care of a loved one with dementia can be a difficult process for all involved. Author and caregiver, Annette Januzzi Wick, shares her personal experiences and suggestions on transitioning loved ones with dementia with Alzheimers.net, for those beginning this process. Transitioning Loved Ones with Dementia Emails downloaded while my legs wobbled. I had just […]
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Being a caregiver is a change that can be difficult for both you and your loved one, that can become even more challenging while working with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Jacqueline Marcell, author of “Elder Rage,” offers tips on how to survive caring for aging parents during this time. Caring for Aging Parents with Alzheimer’s For eleven years I […]
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Fine artist Kathryn Harrison completed a series of artworks related to caregiving and dementia, in response to her personal experience with her mother’s disease. Learn more from Kathryn about her experience with the disease and her reasons to smile with dementia. Reasons to Smile with Dementia My mom was diagnosed with early-onset dementia shortly after my second […]
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Vanessa Emm, the Operations Trustee of the National Association of Activity Professionals, and Scott Silknitter, founder of R.O.S. Therapy Systems, share dementia activities and planning for your loved one. Learn more about how to execute these plans when caring for someone with dementia. Dementia Activities, Planning and Execution This is the last article in our series which […]
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Dementia activities and routines are not just playing a game of Bingo. It can be many things, like having a conversation, playing cards, watching a movie, or taking a walk. No matter how far our loved one’s dementia has progressed, there is still an opportunity to engage them. Learn more about dementia activities and routines, […]
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