“This, I Promise”This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever close to me. What joy it is to... By Catherine McAuliffe1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: What Keeps You Coming Back?AlzheimersDisease.net launched in 2019 to empower the Alzheimer's community, patients, and caregivers to learn, educate, and connect with others about this disease. In the intervening 2 years, we have seen... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Documenting Your Alzheimer's Journey Through PhotographsWhen was the last time you took a photo with your loved one who has Alzheimer's? Scroll through your phone and find the last one. How long ago was it?... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss. There have been many other colorful phrases to... By Amy Matthews3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Missing My MomMy mom is gone. The smart, vibrant, strong woman who raised five kids and did some of the toughest nursing a person can ever do has left her brain, and... By patsdaughter3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Sharing Your DiagnosisWhen getting first diagnosed, it is hard to know how and when to share an Alzheimer's diagnosis with others. It is a personal decision and you should feel comfortable about... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Tricky Stages of Alzheimer's: Coping with Behavioral SymptomsI remember the first time we went to the neurologist and listened to the doctor explain what mom was recently diagnosed with, it was early-onset Alzheimers and my mom was... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting OrganizedAfter my Alzheimer's diagnosis, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in a year. After the first year passed, we thought about... By Kris Bakowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Missing Piece to Your Caregiver RoutineCan I ask something super random? Who here is trying to stay healthy through their caregiving journey? I had about 3 of the WW Mint Cookie Crunch Mini Bars for... By Nikki Nurse2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Questions to Ask Your DoctorWhile an Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming, taking control of your care or the care of your loved one is crucial. The things you do now can make a big... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Andrea Gallant: Being a Dog Mom With Early Onset Alzheimer's DiseaseFor this article, the AlzheimersDisease.net Editorial Team interviewed Andrea Gallant, who has previously shared about her experience being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Andrea is back to share how her furry... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Yourself After Your Caregiving Journey Ends“I feel like I’m not myself right now. I don’t even know who I am anymore.” Have you ever said these words out loud or to yourself? I have. My... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The "D" WordOur house hunt has been long. All the people who hated their houses decided it was prime time to sell, and I have hated them, too, except for the ones... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Superwoman Syndrome: The Reality of Alzheimer's CaregivingLook up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a… caregiver suffering from Superwoman Syndrome. Can you relate to this? In the last year of caregiving through... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's the Best Approach to Communication?People sometimes come up to me and ask for advice on the best way to communicate with someone in the later stages of Alzheimer's. It is a tough question. How... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Turning Points: MovingMy grandma celebrated her 86th birthday, ahead of what will be a big couple of months with her. Thankfully, none of us are gathering with others in ways that pose... By Kerri MacKay3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Supporting the Caregiver in Your LifeDo you know someone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's? Do you want to help and support that person, but you don't always know the best way... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing with Dollars and Cents in the Midst of DementiaAs a journalist, I am constantly reading good journalism. It was one of the first things that my amazing editor and friend, Karen, told me when I started under her... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Becoming an Expert on Your Loved One with Alzheimer'sAt times during my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I felt ashamed for not knowing more about the disease. I didn't understand all of the science behind Alzheimer's and I was never... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aducanumab: Is It Right For You?Editor's note: the Aduhelm (aducanumab) drug recommendations have changed since its original FDA approval in June 2021. You can see all updates regarding Biogen's Aduhelm here. Recently the Food and... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments