Everyday Coping for Caregivers
A Caregiver's Well-Deserved Staycation
As the primary caregiver for her husband with Alzheimer's, she struggled to take time for herself. But a restorative sanctuary was just blocks away.
Was She Up to the Challenge of Caring for Her Difficult Mother?
She ultimately gave up the guilt and accepted that her best was good enough.
Her Mother With Dementia Suddenly Realized She Was at Her Granddaughter's Wedding
Those suffering with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia sometimes experience a mysterious moment of lucidity.
6 Tips for Caring for a Mistrustful Parent
How to keep paranoid loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia safe.
Tips to Cope with the Financial Toll of Alzheimer’s Care
From family resources to untapped benefits, there are ways to ease the burden.
You’re Not Alone: Alzheimer’s Support Groups Can Help
Whether you are a caregiver or you are dealing with dementia, the right group can offer support, encouragement and camaraderie.
A Caregiver Finds Comfort in the Book of Psalms
A retired pastor now finds spiritual fulfillment in caring for his wife with Alzheimer's.
Her Mom With Alzheimer's Still Inspires Her
Even as her mother declines, they stay connected through their longstanding love of cooking.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Assist During a Hospital Stay
How to make sure your loved is cared for while they’re under someone else’s watch.
Her Autistic Son Taught Her to Live in the Present
During a visit to her mother-in-law with Alzheimer's, her son opened her eyes to God's many blessings.
Helpful Ways to Communicate with a Loved One Who is Hostile
An empathetic approach can work best when dementia causes belligerence.
Moving Through Denial When a Loved One Has Dementia
Education can help ease the way forward for family members.
9 Suggestions for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caring for someone with dementia may require your intense vigilance as a caregiver, but there is much you can do to release your own stress.
Where to Turn When a Family Member Has Alzheimer’s
An abundance of resources offer information for family caregivers.
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Smiling will boost your mood no matter what. The act of smiling itself will trigger the release of pain-killing, brain-happy endorphins and serotonin. Besides, it's easier to smile; it takes seventeen muscles to smile and forty-three to frown. Maybe laugh a little too.
