Prepping for Caregivers: Adult-Proofing Your HouseI've often heard about soon-to-be moms "nesting." Toward the end of gestation, these women dive into making fitting accommodations for their new...reactions2comments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Hurricanes and Health CareWhen my grandmother got sick, my mom would make the six hour drive up from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the little farmhouse...reactionscomments
Daddy & Layla: The Importance of Pet VisitsWe are country folks. I grew up much like my dad in rural areas surrounded by vast fields of cattle, soybeans, corn...reactionscomments
A Taboo Topic: Alzheimer's and the Concept of Death With DignityI have had a lot of time lately to reflect on the journey I watched my dad walk with Alzheimer's, which led...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your RiskWith all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
What to Know About COVID-19For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
Research for Alzheimer's Drug, Solanezumab, Not Moving Forward After Failed ResultsDrugmaker Eli Lilly and clinical researchers recently stopped a nationwide clinical trial that was testing the drug solanezumab, a medicine that had...reactionscomments
Avoid Burnout By Taking Time For Yourself I have a hard time saying “no” to things, especially when they are in relation to my advocacy for Alzheimer’s. I know...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
