Alzheimer’s

Imperfection Is Perfect: Cherish Your Messy Christmas as Unique and Precious

I’m swamped with daily life let alone carrying out holiday traditions. My dad is in memory care…

Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely...

Dear Carol: I take care of my 93-year-old mother in my home. Mom’s been physically frail for years, yet until recently, she’s...

Note: Since this article was written, some newer options have appeared on the market. Rinseless bath cloths and other options are available...

Dear Carol: My friend’s husband has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years which, of course, has dramatically changed both of...

Note: This is an older article that’s still valid, so I’m running it. However, dementia experts keep learning, and the thinking now...

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to...

Thank you Lonna Whiting of Lonna.co and Being Patient for featuring me in this beautifully written article. Good information from others as...

“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...

Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...