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Why Are Alzheimer’s and Dementia Families Struggling?

Seth Rogen speaking about the devastation of Alzheimer's disease before an empty Senate Committee

I'm sure you won't disagree with my belief that the responsibility of caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]

Caregiver’s Friend: Do This But Don’t Do That

The do's and dont's of being a caregivers friend

I’ve never been the primary caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. But I … [Read more...]

Tips to Have Harmony with Alzheimer’s as a Roommate

If you’ve ever had a roommate, which I’m betting you’ve have, then you know the challenges involved. … [Read more...]

Debunking 6 Myths of Alzheimer’s Disease

Unicorn meat in a can

A few years ago, I knew nothing about Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. I joke that I couldn’t … [Read more...]

Helping Caregivers Succeed By Paying it Forward

Barbara Worthington of Caregiver Cards

During my journey of creating and maintaining Together in This as a resource to help you fight back … [Read more...]

Caregiver Friendly – What Does it Mean?

Children smiling with an older, male caregiver

As you are probably aware, caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia isn’t an easy … [Read more...]

Alive with Alzheimer’s – A Skydiving Adventure

Skydiver with Alzheimer's disease

I recently (2014) had the privilege to interview Michael Ellenbogen about his recent skydiving … [Read more...]

When A Neighbor With Dementia Wanders and Becomes Lost

Wooded path that might be taken by someone who is wandering due to Alzheimer's

Editorial Update: Since publishing this article, I’ve learned a lot about how words can be … [Read more...]

Cure for Alzheimer’s, Should You Believe the Hype?

By Pnut10 (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Instinctively when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the family immediately starts looking for … [Read more...]

What is Assistive Technology for Alzheimer’s?

Illustration of 1's and 0's representing hi-tech.

Assistive, cutting-edge technology geared for the Alzheimer’s care partnership is scarce. I’m really … [Read more...]

My New Friend, Virginia

3 senior women friends wearing swimming caps

When I sit in the lobby of a local memory-care facility, I see people and sometimes I don’t know if … [Read more...]

My Letter to You: You Must Teach Me Alzheimer’s

Mike Good learning

I can’t even spell Allsimers Yet you want me to be sensitive to your plight? I’m part of a … [Read more...]

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My name is Mike Good and I created Together in This to help educate all caregivers by providing you with streamlined resources and easy to use tools. I cover general caregiver topics and emphasize solutions for Alzheimer's disease. I  have several friends that are affected by the disease, some of whom don’t remember me from day to day. I have met dozens of caregivers that … More…

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Become a streamlined resource of information, ideas, and solutions, delivered in layman’s terms; empowering unpaid caregivers to feel supported both emotionally and practically, as they undertake their care partnering role with a cherished love one.

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Unpaid family caregivers are empowered to maximize the safety and well-being of their loved one while maintaining their own health and livelihood; thereby, delaying the need for paid assisted living.

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