By Skip Cohen I started the You’re Not Alone chronicles because Alzheimer’s is a disease that starts out very private. … More
Category: You’re Not Alone Series
You’re Not Alone: “Someday” Is Not a Day of the Week
It’s the holiday season, and I didn’t want the year to end without a reminder about building your own legacy … More
You’re Not Alone: Elder Law
“That’s the greatest gift your mother could have given you!” Those were the exact words the doctor said to us … More
You’re Not Alone: Diversions and Distractions
The You’re Not Alone series is all about sharing our experiences in dealing with my mother’s Alzheimer’s. My mother, grandmother, … More
You’re Not Alone: Finding the Sweet Spot
To love a person is to learn the song in their heartand sing it to them when they have forgotten. … More
You’re Not Alone: Learning to Listen
When Alzheimer’s knocks on the door of a loved one, your role in life changes to becoming either a caregiver … More
You’re Not Alone: Pull Out Those Old Albums
By Skip Cohen “This is what I like about photographs.They’re proof that once, even if just for a heartbeat, everything … More
You’re Not Alone: “Put Your Mask On First!”
By Skip Cohen In my last post, I wrote about the importance of joining a caregiver support group. Our weekly … More
You’re Not Alone: Get in a Support Group
By Skip Cohen The You’re Not Alone Chronicles is a series of experiences of one family member’s journey dealing with … More