by Bryan Knust | Apr 25, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly breaks down and destroys memory and thinking skills. Over time, those living with the disease have trouble making decisions, reacting quickly, following directions, remembering familiar places, and... by Bryan Knust | Mar 4, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Care
Growing up, my mom always displayed a healthy dose of caution and suspicion around strangers. My sister and I were taught to protect our valuables. Be polite, but guarded. As her Alzheimer’s progressed, Mom became suspicious more often, but her suspicions gradually... by Bryan Knust | Jan 28, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care
I hate lying. In no small part due to how my parents raised me, it’s just not in my nature. But in interacting with and caring for my mom, who is living with Alzheimer’s, I have found that honesty isn’t always the best policy. Her Alzheimer’s has severely impacted her... by Bryan Knust | Dec 8, 2020 | Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Memory Care
Celebrating Holidays with an Alzheimer’s Parent I always look forward to celebrating with family during the winter holiday season. Through the years, we’ve established many traditions and have created new ones due to my mother’s Alzheimer’s. Though she is no... by Bryan Knust | Nov 9, 2020 | Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Memory Care
Helping an Alzheimer’s Family Member Take Medication A common challenge family caregivers face is getting a loved one living with Alzheimer’s to take their medication and take it on schedule. My family experienced this firsthand with our mom. At times, she would...