Alzheimer’s

Respecting Diverse Approaches to Caregiving

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique situation. Even...

Apologizing After Caregiver Stress Causes a Blowup

Caregiving is a stressful job even during the best of times. The sheer amount of responsibility is enough to make the most stoic person...

8 Classic Truths of Dementia Caregiving

As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth in our...

Family Caregivers Still Undervalued by Many

We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly paid or...

Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic

I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother abruptly stood...

Outrageous Things People With Dementia Say and How to Respond

Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off-guard at first, but as they learn...

Take Control of Your Alzheimer’s Risk: Understanding Genetics and Lifestyle

Sponsored There’s an awful lot we still don’t know about Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists still don’t fully understand what causes its onset. It’s estimated that...