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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
Accepting "Help!" Makes You A Better Alzheimer's CaregiverMy name is Kelsey, and I struggle with asking for help. Maybe you can relate? But as a full-time caregiver for my...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Writing Love Letters to My Son To Preserve MemoriesDoesn't everyone enjoy getting old-fashioned snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer...reactionscomments
Book Club and Review: The Problem of Alzheimer'sBuckle up guys, this one was a lot. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into...reactionscomments
Best Laid PlansIt's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically...reactionscomments
Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's MoodIf you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your...reactions2comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer'sIf your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if...reactions1comment
Where Do We Go From Here?I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I...reactions1comment
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are NowThere are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those...reactions1comment
Party... Panic?My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help...reactions1comment
