By Stefanie Wardlow, Senior Program Manager, Quality Initiatives, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter; Research Champion, Florida 2023 was a landmark year for … More
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I Am Powerless Over My Loved One’s Alzheimer’s/Dementia, But Life Doesn’t Have To Be Unmanageable
By Michelle F. Solomon My mother and I were the best of friends. And when I began to care for … More
4 Tips for Traveling with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s During the Holidays
By Angelina Gamba While the holiday season can be a time of celebration and delight, it can also be stressful … 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
The Five Foot Two Ninja
By Susan Ramirez By now, you may be wondering why there is article titled The Five Foot Two Ninja? It’s … More
Why I Walk
By Dick Helstein In thinking about this question, I discovered a number of reason why I walk that I’d like … More
Alzheimer’s and Halloween: Caregiver Tips
Halloween is a fun night for many, but it can come with challenges for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and … 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
Using Music in Alzheimer’s Care
Music is powerful. A song can bring us joy, connect us with others and transport us to another time. For … More
Caring for someone while also caring for yourself
Tracy Sarallo, of Tampa, saw a dramatic shift in her life when her mother began showing symptoms of memory decline. That decline was the result of Alzheimer’s disease. Her mother, unfortunately, was not the only one touched by the disease. Sarallo’s aunt was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and quickly declined.