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The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave us hanging with regrets and missed opportunities. It...

By Kathy Matheny

about 6 hours ago

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What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left the room to give us a few minutes...

By Kris Bakowski

4 days ago

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What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would want to say something and the word wouldn’t...

By Kathy Matheny

5 days ago

The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave us hanging with regrets and missed opportunities. It...

By Kathy Matheny

about 6 hours ago

What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left the room to give us a few minutes...

By Kris Bakowski

4 days ago

What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would want to say something and the word wouldn’t...

By Kathy Matheny

5 days ago

The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave us hanging with regrets and missed opportunities. It...

By Kathy Matheny

about 6 hours ago

What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left the room to give us a few minutes...

By Kris Bakowski

4 days ago

What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would want to say something and the word wouldn’t...

By Kathy Matheny

5 days ago

Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive Decline

Anxiety is something I personally struggle with on a daily basis. So, when the headline on my Google alert said that anxiety may accelerate the pace of Alzheimer’s, like most...

By Shannon Simcox

1 day ago

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Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Maintain Their Dignity and Independence

Have you ever stopped to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? Like, when was the last time they dressed or did their own makeup?...

By Lauren Dykovitz

7 days ago

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My 96 Year Old Mother is Now in the Terrible 2's

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The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…

What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis

What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey

Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive Decline

Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Maintain Their Dignity and Independence

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