Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is the MUSIC & MEMORY® Program?The MUSIC & MEMORY Program helps people with dementia and memory loss by providing them with playlists of music they loved from their past. Familiar music can help people with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating: Learning to Speak UpI’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... By Amy Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Issues Are Different With the YoungI’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... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Like Daughter, Like Father: Role Reversal and Tough DecisionsI 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... By Amy Grantham4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are the Best Apps Created for Dementia Caregivers to Help Organize Schedules?A Massachusetts teenager and his family created an app to help coordinate care for his grandmother after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Named CareZare, the app is now available for... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Communication Strategies for Caregivers: The Art of Asking for HelpBeing 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... By Alice Scarr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care: What Are the Differences?If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any type of dementia, at some point, you may consider assisted living. There is a range of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
As She Succumbed to Alzheimer's, Phone Scammers Were Trying to Rob My MomI 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... By Ted Rall1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Supporting Caregivers: Weekly Phone Calls with Mom and DadThe 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... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Music Therapy as a Treatment Option for Alzheimer’s?Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly takes away memory, language, and reasoning. It usually affects people 65 and older, and there is no cure. Current treatments for Alzheimer's... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Idle Hands: Calming the Chaos with DistractionsIf 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... By Amy Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's ProgressesA 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... By Pam Farina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Results From Our SurveyWhen 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... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Connection Between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Alzheimer'sEveryone 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... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sources for Finding Professional Help with Alzheimer'sCaring 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... By Alice Scarr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just Me and 10,000 of My Friends: Walk to End Alzheimer'sNovember 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... By Shannon Simcox2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What's the Story with Napping and Alzheimer's?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... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and makes up 60-80 percent of dementia diagnoses. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, or know someone who has, here’s a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helpful Resources for the Alzheimer’s CommunityWhen receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis for yourself or your loved one, it can feel overwhelming to figure out what resources you may need and where to begin accessing information. Below... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments