5 Morning Self-Care PracticesSelf-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is my non-negotiable! My role as a caregiver can... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's JourneyThroughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly, it used to make me really mad. I... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
iGiverMy husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace. He had a very heavy trunk on stage... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory PracticesSenior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' ChoiceWith each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings of the past year, we have gathered the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acceptance is What Makes Change HappenOk, so what would life be like if we practiced acceptance instead of pushing away or fighting it? This morning as I began my meditation I started to reflect on... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mom and Me: An Alzheimer’s Q & AI interviewed my Mom for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and I wasn't sure how it would go. She really doesn't like to talk about her diagnosis. But she was up for... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards program recognizing Health Leaders who make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Faces of Alzheimer's Community Members: Chatting With Nia and StevenWe often ask those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, "What do you want other people who have been diagnosed to know?" We regularly hear a common – if not surprising... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Living With Alzheimer’s?To learn more about the experience of living with or caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease, we reached out to our Facebook community on AlzheimersDisease.net and asked: "What do... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Early-Stage and Early-Onset Alzheimer'sThe early stages of Alzheimer's are unique – you or your loved one probably still have a grounded sense of independence. You are still able to manage day-to-day tasks with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With Alzheimer's: My StoryKris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 46 years old. Since her diagnosis, she has been an active advocate for those living with the disease. Kris has written... By Kris Bakowski5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Join the Faces of Alzheimer's Image GalleryAlzheimer's disease looks different for every person and every family. We know that for each individual living with Alzheimer's, there are many who are affected, and so, for Alzheimer's Awareness... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Celebrating Awareness Month: Faces of Alzheimer'sEvery June, the spotlight is put on Alzheimer's awareness. However, we know that whether you are living with Alzheimer's disease or caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Have to Be a Life SentenceI will never forget the day my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She had been showing signs for at least a year and we had been struggling to... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Accepting "Help!" Makes You A Better CaregiverMy name is Kelsey, and I have a very hard time asking for help. Maybe you can relate? But as a full-time caregiver for my three kids and my mother... By Kelsey Ramos-Conroy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Even Try?I don't know exactly when it started. I would fill plastic eggs with candy at Easter and hide the eggs around the living room. We live in the northeast. It's... By Kathy Matheny4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Things I Do for the Love of Sleep"Shh. Be vewy vewy quiet..." I'm trying not to wake a wanderer. Real talk? Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is very interesting and it can be quite challenging at times... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Balancing Grief and Gratitude When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer'sWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I constantly struggled with how to appreciate what I still had while also grieving what I had already lost. I was grateful that... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Walk Day in the Life of the ChairSaturday, November 13, was one of the best days of my life. Bold statement, I know, but it was nonetheless. November 13 was the day of the 2021 Walk to... By Shannon Simcox4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments