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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...

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...

Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advances

Did 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...

I 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...

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...

It 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...

Blood 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...

Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis from a loved one is generally distressing to the entire family. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic mentally and physically debilitating disease that currently affects an estimated...

Asking for help is not an easy thing to do, especially as we get older. We are taught to learn to do things ourselves, figure it out, and shoulder the...

Losing someone you love can be one of the most difficult life events you will ever have to deal with. It can come with tears, sadness, deep sorrow, and sometimes...

Caring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many changes to anticipate. Because the condition is progressive...

For caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s experience restlessness, irritability, or confusion in the later...

If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's disease you may find that, at some point, you need some extra help in getting through the basic activities of daily life...

It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60 years. Mom endured that pain for a number...

Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the entire family. It is a chronic, progressive neurological condition characterized by problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a disease that accounts...

Both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are linked to the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these diseases may be related since they have...

Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It is even sadder for the spouse. My mom...

Although a variety of factors may cause dementia, scientists have been looking at a somewhat unexpected possible variable: air pollution. Several studies have been done examining the link between dementia...