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I could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call with her mother, a deaf woman living with...

In January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities. Oh sure, there would be the occasional parental...

We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and is living with Alzheimer's disease. Really, we are...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work better than doctors at many tasks. The US...

I have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a new puppy in the house there is a...

As a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy talking with others as I hope that by...

Mom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that she has lost some muscle mass along with...

My neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy. It's heartwarming to witness them enjoying the fresh...

Your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey becomes yours. It can become all consuming. If...

Much has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations. People love each other. Often that love is...

I am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you probably wouldn't know I have it. I am...

Balancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my mom with early-onset Alzheimer's. Between work commitments and...

I have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing up in California, I played baseball year round...

I always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad must have become fascinated by a bird taking...

When my Mom had to move into a senior home, it was not an easy decision. There was a lot of information but it seemed to come from one of...

Thinking through the unthinkable - those words fill me with dread. I have cared for my mom for 10 years. I tackle every new twist, turn, and setback. I keep...

Ever since I was a teenager, I have carried a rather large pocketbook with me. With its ability to hold a range of items, this bag became a symbol of...

As a journalist and a book nerd, I read a lot. Add in anything regarding brain science and Alzheimer's and you surely have my attention. So I, of course, consumed...

It's that time of year when people will be traveling for vacations with family and friends. As a person with Alzheimer's traveling has become tricky. If you are in the...

My day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February 2023. As a former caregiver, I can tell...