Nancy Rowe
Falling back -- Daylight Savings Time ends
It's that wonderful time of year—Autumn. The leaves change colors, the weather gets a little cooler, and we fall back an hour when...
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Why this flower?
Forget-Me-Not flowers are the symbol of dementia. I use them throughout the site to remind me, we cannot forget the person on the journey. They are still in there.
Nancy Rowe
Oct 231 min read
Until there is a cure, EDUCATION is key
WOW, isn't it amazing that despite there being no CURE for Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia right now, every day brings us...
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Nancy Rowe
Aug 272 min read
What do I do now?
Upon receiving the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease for your father, it is imperative to take proactive steps. Alzheimer's Disease is a...
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Nancy Rowe
Aug 141 min read
Support on the Journey
When it comes to caring for someone with dementia, the reluctance to seek support can stem from various reasons. The stigma surrounding...
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Nancy Rowe
Aug 51 min read
Finding the right living situation for your loved one with dementia.
When families reach the point of deciding where to relocate their loved ones due to the inability to care for them at home, a multitude...
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Nancy Rowe
Jul 73 min read
The Power of Education in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
In the journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia, one of the most valuable tools that caregivers can equip...
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Nancy Rowe
Jun 213 min read
Finding Harmony: How Music Therapy is Transforming Dementia Care
Personal Story Imagine a world where memories fade, families become strangers, and once-familiar faces lose their connection. Dementia is...
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Nancy Rowe
Jun 133 min read
A Guide to Visiting Loved Ones with Dementia: Navigating Through Uncharted Waters
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the journey ahead can be filled with challenges and uncertainties. As we cherish our...
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Nancy Rowe
May 302 min read
Nurturing Ourselves While Caring for Our Loved Ones: A Personal Journey
As a caregiver, the journey of looking after a loved one with dementia is filled with compassion, patience, and challenges. However,...
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Nancy Rowe
May 211 min read
In her own words...
Instead of hearing how dementia is from someone who does NOT have dementia. Here is my mom. She has Alzheimer's Disease. She was...
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Nancy Rowe
May 93 min read
"Exploring Care Options for Loved Ones with Dementia: Finding the Right Living Situation"
I was speaking with a woman who had Dad living with her. Dad has dementia and it is progressing. She just doesn't feel like she can...
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Nancy Rowe
Apr 282 min read
Guilty, guilty, guilty
In caring for your loved one with dementia, I'm sure you feel a wide range of emotions. The one I hear of the most is GUILT! Am I doing...
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Nancy Rowe
Apr 122 min read
Dementia Diagnosis, Now What?
Ok, you just finally got the "diagnosis" for your loved one. It's Alzheimer's Disease. Now what? Mom doesn't want to believe it. ...
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Nancy Rowe
Apr 12 min read
Why visit? He doesn't even know who I am anymore.
I met someone at a restaurant yesterday and; of course, I had to talk about what I am doing now. Well, he was kind enough to share his...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 292 min read
The struggle is real.
Have you had those conversations yet? "Mom, let me take care of paying those bills for you." or "Dad, you forgot to pay taxes for the...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 272 min read
Music makes the world go round.
Music can play such a positive role for those with dementia. When someone with dementia can no longer find the right words or no longer...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 261 min read
Communicating with someone who you feel cannot communicate...
How are those visits going? Feeling like you go and the person you are visiting just sits there and doesn't respond back. Feel like...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 181 min read
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me......
Sundowning is common for people with dementia. They may experience the restlessness, agitation and confusion that usually worsens as the...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 111 min read
I was so embarrassed by what Mom said!
Have you ever been out in public with your loved one and they make a rude comment about someone they see? Or worse, make a racial slur? ...
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Nancy Rowe
Mar 41 min read
Put your own mask on first....
How many times have you heard on an airplane "Put your own oxygen mask on first before you help someone else." Well, the same goes for...
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