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Caring 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...

November 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...

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...

Alzheimer’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...

When 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...

As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...

As we or our loved one's age, we may be prone to memory loss and confusion. These problems can be due to many different underlying conditions that affect the brain...

Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...

The number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing. More than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with the disease. But there are disparities (differences)...

Alzheimer’s disease is a dire diagnosis. The word “dementia” sparks joy in absolutely no one. Sadness, aggravation, depression, and hopelessness can often accompany both. It’s not easy to keep pulling...

On an early spring afternoon in April 2008, our family welcomed a photographer and newspaper journalist into our living room. They had visited us a few days earlier to talk...

Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...

No one can ever quite explain how hard loss is to someone who hasn’t been there. If you haven’t lost a parent, you don’t quite know the pinch, ache, and...

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...

They say it's best to start at the beginning. That's what Glinda the good witch said anyway. My first experience with being aware of dementia was when I, along with...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. If you are a caregiver...

One of my earliest memories with my grandmother is of us placing peanuts along the railing of her deck and waiting for a bluejay to come. I was always so...

If you are a loved one or caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease, you may face a difficult decision about when to place your loved one in an assisted living...

Dad has always lived in the house I grew up in. To be more specific, Dad grew up in the house I grew up in. His parents owned the house...

Alzheimer’s disease is not an easy diagnosis to accept. For many, it brings fears and challenges, which is only natural given that so much of Alzheimer’s means dealing with uncertainty...