It's All In the Notes: Music That Brings MemoriesThe other day I was explaining to my partner why I am such a huge fan of Bob Seger. Slight pause for everyone to think about their own opinions here... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Alzheimer's Stigma and Finding SupportGrowing up, I remember my mother making small Christmas trees out of styrofoam balls and toothpicks. She dipped them in green paint and added glitter. Then she would deliver them to... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Alzheimer's Is Like a Box of Chocolates...We can picture Forest Gump sitting on that park bench, saying to no one in particular, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home Modifications for Alzheimer's DiseaseMany caregivers prioritize keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's at home. The challenge becomes keeping your loved one safe in their home. Remaining in familiar surroundings can enhance the quality... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Responding to Questions About a Loved One with Alzheimer's"How's your mom?" At the beginning of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I hated being asked this question. I never knew how to respond. I figured most people didn't really want... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Favorite Visitors: Animals and Alzheimer's DiseaseEspecially in these pandemic times, we all love when we’re able to have safe visits in person with our loved ones. Virtual visits are important, but they’re just not always... By Kerri MacKay2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Cost of Forgetting with Alzheimer'sOur plates are full. We are stressed. We are busy. Where did we put our keys? Where are my glasses? What was his name? I am so aggravated. Today, I... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Words Can Say: Writing Test to Predict Alzheimer'sI enjoy writing. (She said, as if that’s not obvious to someone who is currently reading something I wrote.) Not only do I enjoy writing these pieces for you or... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Expecting the Unexpected: Surprises Along the Alzheimer's JourneyThere can be personality changes with Alzheimer's disease. My gregarious grandfather who had the best, most contagious laugh became very quiet. We wondered if he was afraid he would say... By Kathy Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Guilt When a Loved One Has Alzheimer'sGuilt is one of the most prevalent emotions when your loved one has Alzheimer’s. No matter how much you do for your loved one, you can always find something to... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Your Grief Changes When Your Loved One DiesIt is often said that when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease you grieve them twice. You grieve the loss of the person you once knew and then you grieve... By Lauren Dykovitz2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends"I get by with a little help from my friends" ... I borrowed that line from a Beatles song but it is how I function these days. Many of my... By Kris Bakowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Home-Based Workouts For the Win?Raise your hand if you are among the people who jumped on the Peloton craze amid the pandemic. Maybe it’s just me, but I have found a startling number of... By Shannon Simcox3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep Issues with Alzheimer's: What Time Is It?Since sometime around February or March last year, time lost most of its meaning. For many of us, our schedules went out the window. The school calendar, weekends, workdays ... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Introducing Professional In-Home CareWhen my mom was living with Alzheimer’s, my family found it hard to manage her care at home by ourselves, but my dad did not want to place her in... By Lauren Dykovitz3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The End Stages of Alzheimer's: Caregiver Self-Care TipsMom and I have been best friends since I could remember and when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's 10 years ago, our friendship became closer than ever. We started... By Nikki Nurse3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave us hanging with regrets and missed opportunities. It... By Kathy Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive DeclineAnxiety is something I personally struggle with on a daily basis. So, when the headline on my Google alert said that anxiety may accelerate the pace of Alzheimer’s, like most... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments