Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT

Environmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety issues, overstimulation, and mental health impacts caused by...

Did you ever wonder why your loved one or patient with Alzheimer's disease has difficulty recognizing their loved ones? Or why they have difficulty recognizing someone's facial expression or facial...

I am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my parents had the Alzheimer's diagnosis, and battled through...

Growing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always made sure I had clean clothes. They spent...

Sometimes events in life just happen and we find ourselves in a position that we never dreamed we would be in. Both of my parents battled Alzheimer's disease and additional...

My mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their thing. A source of social entertainment for them...

Alzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too. My parents had spent a lifetime giving back...

My journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through my years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand...

I was a caregiver to both of my parents, who had Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease right around the time I was diagnosed...

I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced issues regarding food intake and eating with both...

I first learned about the positive benefits of using a memory book when I was in college pursuing my degree as an occupational therapist. I then used my skills to...

On July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was sad but also awfully amazing when I looked back on some...

The other day I was reminiscing on some photos of my family. I ran across a photo of my dad from the Korean war. This triggered memories for me. My...

I have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the same way. Driving in some locations is a...

There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's effectiveness in treating individuals with mild to moderate...

A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and after an occupational therapy intervention in mid-stage Alzheimer's...