Living

I’m not the type of person who makes a scene. I don’t try to draw attention to myself in public. I don’t typically send food back at a restaurant. I...

I’m going to start this article with an apology. When I think of Alzheimer’s, I think of older folks, seniors. It is an ‘older’ person disease. But in actual fact...

I had a rough time starting school when I was five. I was a shy kid around strangers and had never really been away from Mama and Daddy. On the...

Being the primary caregiver to people with Alzheimer's is a difficult job, especially if you feel like the only person in your loved one's life who is doing any work...

I am working on a series of editorial cartoons about my mother's struggle with Alzheimer's in the hope that it will help other caregivers. I'm going to be looking at...

The primary caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer's needs support. There are many ways that can be done. Sometimes it is as simple as providing support with a...

If you’re a caregiver, chances are good that you are familiar with that old “idle hands” saying. Whenever Daddy was hospitalized, he would often grab at wires or IV lines...

A number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily tasks. She did not want to take a...

When we think about Alzheimer's symptoms, we often go straight to memory loss or cognitive issues. While these are hallmark features of Alzheimer's, there can be other, not-so-obvious issues that...

Everyone touched by Alzheimer's, whether it's directly or by virtue of having a loved one with it, knows that Alzheimer's is a disease of the brain. The brain deteriorates. As...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be a full-time job, even if you're lucky enough to have the help of family and friends. Thankfully, there are people in the...

November 10, 2019, came and went. With it, another Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's is in the history books. And I have to tell you, this is one we are...

You hear one day that daytime naps are good for your health. Then, the next day, you hear that daytime naps are problematic. Discussions about nighttime sleeping and daytime napping...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

Alzheimer’s disease is a dire diagnosis. The word “dementia” sparks joy in absolutely no one. Sadness, aggravation, depression, and hopelessness can often accompany both. It’s not easy to keep pulling...

On an early spring afternoon in April 2008, our family welcomed a photographer and newspaper journalist into our living room. They had visited us a few days earlier to talk...

No one can ever quite explain how hard loss is to someone who hasn’t been there. If you haven’t lost a parent, you don’t quite know the pinch, ache, and...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

They say it's best to start at the beginning. That's what Glinda the good witch said anyway. My first experience with being aware of dementia was when I, along with...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. If you are a caregiver...