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It can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get the disease. A big part of that is...

Alzheimer's disease can affect people in different ways. Some people may start having problems with their thinking. But others may become more agitated and violent as the disease worsens. Doctors...

In my experience, denial comes with many faces. I saw quite a few of these as I walked through my Poppop's Alzheimer's diagnosis with him and continue to see these...

Self-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is my non-negotiable! My role as a caregiver can...

Throughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly, it used to make me really mad. I...

My husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace. He had a very heavy trunk on stage...

Senior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an...

With each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings of the past year, we have gathered the...

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...

First and foremost, welcome to the club that no one ever wants to be part of. Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one has been recently...

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...