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What I Did After my Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: 3 Tips from Someone Who has Been There
By Lee Belanger Four years ago, my world shifted when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. At age 79, I was … More
Estate and Legal Planning Tips for Caregivers
By Angelina Gamba Legal planning for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a touchy subject. It can be … More
A Caregiver’s Perspective: Learning from Support Groups
By Guest Blogger David Rohee The most difficult thing I’ve experienced in my life is learning how to be a … More
Alzheimer’s and Grief: Expression Through Poetry
By Angelina Gamba, poem by Ron Jackson Alzheimer’s disease takes a toll on the entire family and broader community, As … More
New Report: Florida Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Face Significant Challenges
The burden of Alzheimer’s and other dementias weighs heavily on Florida family caregivers and those across the country, according to … More
Daylight Saving Time and Caregiving: Tips From Someone Who’s Been There
By Michelle F. Solomon As a caregiver, when it was daylight saving time, either fall back or spring forward, I … More
Three Ways my Family Managed Anticipatory Grief
By Ilean Zamlut My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. At the time, my father and I were given … More
Tampa Bay Area Restaurants Offer Dementia-Friendly Dining
Read the original post at BayCare.org. “We want to be normal, but we recognize we have some limitations,” said Gary … More
3 Things to Know About Adult Day Care
By Jill Grinnel, Center Director at Town Square Sarasota If you are a full-time caregiver, adult day centers can offer … More