November 2, 2026 by
Your mom remembers the time you refused to get out of the car on your first day of school. She knows which college acceptance made you cry, what your first apartment looked like, and exactly how nervous you were before your wedding. She remembers things about you that you don’t remember yourself. Or at least, she used to. (more…)
October 1, 2026 by
You may be 58 years old, have raised three children, managed a career, and successfully kept yourself alive for several decades, but to your dad, you’re still his kid. So imagine how strange it must feel when that kid suddenly starts saying, “Dad, you need to let me handle the bills,” or “Mom, I don’t think it’s safe for you to cook by yourself anymore.” (more…)
September 8, 2026 by
Watching your parent with dementia sleep more and more is surprisingly unsettling. They fall asleep in the recliner after breakfast. They nap through the afternoon. They head to bed earlier than they used to. Is this excessive sleeping with dementia something to worry about, or is it normal?
It’s natural to wonder if something is wrong. And sometimes it is. But more often, the question isn’t how many hours they’re sleeping. It’s whether their sleep has changed. (more…)
September 1, 2026 by
“How are you doing?”
It’s a simple question, but if you’re caring for a parent with dementia, you may answer it without even thinking.
“We’re doing okay.”
“We’re hanging in there.”
“Everything’s fine.”
Sometimes it’s easier than explaining what life is really like. The reality is far more complicated. So you smile, change the subject, reassure everyone that things are under control. The problem is that living with and caring for dementia are hard enough. Pretending everything is fine can make it even harder. (more…)
August 11, 2026 by
Have you ever noticed that five minutes can feel completely different depending on the situation? Five minutes chatting with a friend passes quickly. Five minutes waiting for important news can feel interminable. (more…)
July 1, 2026 by
If your parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s tomorrow, who would you want advice from? A doctor might explain the disease. A caregiver could share practical tips. But some of the most helpful Alzheimer’s coping strategies often come from people who are navigating the disease themselves. (more…)
June 1, 2026 by
Few things are more frustrating than trying to have a meaningful conversation that quickly gets shut down. And that happens a lot when there’s a dementia diagnosis in the mix. (more…)
May 13, 2026 by
How do you know when living alone with dementia is still working…and when it’s not? (more…)
April 8, 2026 by
You know Mom best. You’ve known her your whole life, after all! You know her sense of humor, her habits, her usual reactions to stress. That familiarity gives you a baseline. (more…)
March 2, 2026 by
There you are, pacing in the bustling hospital hallway, wondering how the noise, bright lights, and rush of activity are affecting the person you love. Now imagine how an experience like this affects someone with dementia! Dementia-related hospital challenges are common, and even a simple health issue can become confusing and exhausting for both of you. (more…)