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"I'm not an expert on Alzheimer's disease, but I am an expert on loving someone who has it." – Lauren Dykovitz

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Lauren Dykovitz May 23, 2017

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Lauren Dykovitz lives in Florida with her husband and two black labs, Oakley and Lucy. She is a long-distance caregiver for her mom, Jerie, who is currently living with advanced Alzheimer's disease. Aside from writing this blog, Lauren self-published her first book, "Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer's." It is available on Amazon. Lauren also recently launched The Life, Love, and Alzheimer's Podcast, as another way to share her story and reach even more caregivers. It is available on iTunes, Google Play, and this website. View all posts by Lauren Dykovitz

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My podcast is here to let you know that you are not alone on your journey of caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. I hope to normalize the thoughts and feelings of Alzheimer's caregivers. I'm not an expert on Alzheimer's disease, but I am an expert on loving someone who has it.

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When I woke up this morning, I immediately started writing some sad, sappy post in my head about how my mom doesn’t know it’s my birthday today. I was going to write about how I’ll never wake up to a birthday text, call, or voicemail from her. How I’ll never receive a birthday card from her with her signature on it. How she’ll never make me a birthday cake or take me out for a birthday lunch. And how she’ll never be able to give me a birthday gift again. While all of that is still true, I was dead wrong about the gift part. She gave me more gifts than I can count during our FaceTime call this afternoon. I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list as the night goes on and I remember more. Life is full of crap and sometimes birthdays are really hard. I have no idea how I’ll feel next year, but today I’m choosing to focus on the good stuff. 🎂🎉🙌🏼💜 #lifeloveandalzheimers #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzsucks #endalz #dementia #dementiaawareness #caregiver #family #birthday #loveyoumom #huntthegoodstuff

“Hunt the good stuff.” I recently started making lists on my phone of all the good stuff that my mom says during our FaceTime calls. I just do it for myself so that I always remember the good stuff, but I thought I would share today’s list here. Plus, that smile is just too good not to share. 😍💜 (Swipe through!) . #lifeloveandalzheimers #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzsucks #endalz #dementia #dementiaawareness #caregiver #family #lovemymom #memories #huntthegoodstuff

I’ve been thinking about writing this blog post for a while. I planned on writing it at some point today, but other things kept getting in the way. Then, while texting with my sister this afternoon, she said that she’s never been so happy and so depressed at the same time. I dropped everything I was doing and sat down to write this post. Real, raw, and straight from the heart. If you feel this way, too, you’re not alone. Link in bio! 💜 . #lifeloveandalzheimers #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzsucks #endalz #dementia #dementiaawareness #caregiver #family #grief #lovemymom #blog #blogger #bloggersofinstagram #writer #writersofinstagram #blogging #writing #alzauthors

I’m not really one for making resolutions or goals or buying into all the hype of a new year. The days, weeks, months, and years all blend into one another and time flows continuously. There is no stop, start, or pause button. Time just goes on. Sometimes it seems to pass at lightning speed and at other times it feels as though it’s standing still. Looking back, each year of my life has been filled with many highs and many lows. Starting a new year won’t change that. It won’t stop life from happening. . To be honest, my only thought heading into this new year is, “Will this be it? Will this be the year I lose my mom?” I’ve had the same thought for the last two new years, but it feels much more real this year. Maybe it will. Maybe it won’t. Life and Alzheimer’s are both unpredictable. You just never know. . Heading into this new year, I do not have any resolutions or goals. I will simply continue to live as healthily, happily, and fully as I can on any given day. I will continue to love my people with all my heart. And I will try to cherish and make the most of the time I have left with my mom. One day at a time. . I hope this new year brings you health, peace, and happiness. And if you are one to make resolutions and goals, I wish you all the best in achieving them. Happy New Year! 🎉💜 . (Picture from last New Year’s Eve.) . #lifeloveandalzheimers #alzheimers #alzheimersawareness #alzsucks #endalz #dementia #dementiaawareness #caregiver #family #lovemymom #newyear

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