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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Making the Transition to Alzheimer's CaregiverGetting 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...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Care Resources: Help and Support through ProgressionAsking 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...reactionscomments
Grief Can Look Different for EveryoneLosing 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...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at HomeCaring 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...reactionscomments
SundowningFor 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...reactions5comments
Finding Qualified Care for Alzheimer's: Tips and Navigating the ProcessIf 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...reactions1comment
Who Are You? (Part Two)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...reactionscomments
Grieving the "Loss" of a Loved One with Alzheimer’sAlzheimer'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...reactionscomments
What's the Link Between Dementia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration?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...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?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...reactionscomments
What's the Link Between Dementia and Air Pollution?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...reactionscomments
Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Something Else?All forms of dementia are not the same. There are many types of brain diseases or conditions that cause cognitive impairments in thinking, memory, and judgment. Often there is confusion...reactions3comments
Is There an End to Alzheimer's?Alzheimer's is generally considered a chronic illness that progresses over time. It is also a fatal disease. Each person experiences the course of the disease differently, and the reasons for...reactions1comment
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias?Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis is a challenge for patients, physicians, and researchers. There is no single accurate test to diagnose AD. People cannot be diagnosed until they begin to exhibit...reactionscomments
What Animals Can Give: Animal Therapy to Cope with DementiaI am amazed even today, a couple years later, how perceptive, caring, and loving animals are to those who are sick. My daughter had surgery recently and her cat knew...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
