“Every morning when she was caring for him she cheerfully asked him what he wanted for breakfast when she came into the room…”

“So much is written about caregivers. We think it’s time to hear from caregivers”

​​"Jeff's List" draws upon my personal experience with Alzheimer's. Your's will be different, but I hope that you find some of my advice helpful. Here goes.

Today marks the four year anniversary that the love of my life, mother, grandmother, and our family matriarch lost her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was a creative, loving, giving person, who touched many lives in so many ways.

Physical objects can powerfully connect us to memories. As an example I give you...a toaster. 

For many in caregiving situations, the holidays can be really tough. Adding to the difficulty are memories — both positive and negative ones.

It can be extremely stressful to be a working individual as well as a caregiver for a loved one. Not knowing how your loved one is doing while you're away at work can become a major distraction and may cause you to leave work early and/or take more days off.

Caregiving is difficult under normal circumstances. But then, remove the primary caregiver, for any reason, and what does your family member's care plan turn into?