Clinical Trial Consent Forms: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed 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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer's DiseaseThe 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)... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregivers: Take Happiness, Let Go of the RestAlzheimer’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... By Amy Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sharing Lasting Memories, Even With DementiaOn 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... By Pat White3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach 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... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Christmas Without Daddy: Dealing with Holidays After Losing a ParentNo 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... By Amy Grantham4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical TrialMaking 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alzheimer's Progression: Coping with Changes in LanguageThey 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... By Amy Grantham4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
10 Ways Caregivers Emotionally Support a Loved OneCaring 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Link Between Nature & Alzheimer's: My Memories Through NatureOne 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... By Ivy Farina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When to Consider Assisted Living with Alzheimer's DiseaseIf 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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Did Dad Wander To?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... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emotional Challenges of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Results From Our SurveyAlzheimer’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... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alzheimer’s & Diabetes—Is There A Connection?I am a person with diabetes, type 2 to be specific. As far as I’m aware, I am the first to have Type 2 in my family. There is a... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Alzheimer’s: What to Expect on the JourneyAnyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advances By AlzheimersDisease.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Family Members Who Walk AwayDid you know... There are some who abandon their family members when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is given? I was horrified when I was told this. I would not have... By TheLongPointGirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Common Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Calming Dad's Anger and AgitationI knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot. I assumed it was because he was losing... By TheLongPointGirl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead on the path of Alzheimer's. It's a topic... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mom Struggled With Decision-Making as a CaregiverIt is so easy to sit in judgment of the decisions others make - too easy. People try their best to do the right thing, but sometimes it's very hard... By TheLongPointGirl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Reducing Blood Pressure to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Results From a Recent StudyBlood pressure and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia have been linked together before. Recently there have been new research breakthroughs that may open up... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments