Sounds of SilenceRecently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Telling My Love Story Before It FadesMy story begins in 2003 when teaching as a professor of disability studies at our local teaching hospital, I woke up one...reactions2comments
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's CaregiverI have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different...reactions1comment
When You Can’t Find the WordsI thought I made up a word. My husband asked how it was going and why I brought scissors into the bathroom...reactionscomments
Mom's Experience with Occupational TherapyOne definition of Occupational Therapy is a form of Therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through...reactions1comment
When Dementia Affects DrivingI have always personally equated my driving privilege with my independence. Quite honestly, many of you reading this may also feel the...reactionscomments
When it's Time to Take the Car Keys AwayThe day we took Dad's car keys away is forever etched in my mind. It was not an easy family decision, but...reactionscomments
Supporting My Wife Emotionally in Our CaregivingCaregiving is really taxing. It is challenging financially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Nothing really prepared me to be a caregiver. I have...reactions1comment
Going Public with Alzheimer'sOn the day my husband Philip was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we agreed that we wouldn't follow the pattern of isolation that many...reactions3comments
Denny's Last RideMy cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came...reactions2comments
New Helps for Travelers With DementiaI remember dressing up to fly. Now, it is all about being comfortable. Times have changed, and as tens of millions of...reactions2comments
Capturing Alzheimer's Through the Camera LensAlzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience...reactionscomments
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for YouI am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all...reactions10comments
Keeping Our Marriage Together While CaregivingIt's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque TherapyMy family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same...reactions7comments
My Favorite Mobility and Safety Devices That Help Me Care for My MomThere are a lot of expenses that go into caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It can all add up. Some may...reactionscomments
AlzheimersDisease.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Prioritizing Yourself: An "Unpopular" Approach to Alzheimer's CaregivingIt's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the...reactionscomments
Struggling in an Alzheimer's WorldStruggling seems to be my new favorite word. When you have Alzheimer's, people ask, "How are you doing?" How do you respond?...reactions4comments
