Living

Ok, 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...

I 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...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

We 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...

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...

The 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...

Kris 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...

Alzheimer'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...

Every 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...

I 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...

My 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...

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...

"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...

When 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...

Saturday, 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...

Doesn't everyone enjoy getting old fashion snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer. When we were in elementary school, we...

Buckle up guys, this one was a lot. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About...

It's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically under glass for the last two years, but...

If you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your loved one in a good mood. There are...

If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As...