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Living with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their bodies, and lose their independence. Offering a loved...

No! That seems to be the operative word when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease living with you. No means not going here, not doing that, not saying...

The forums section of AlzheimersDisease.net has long been a place where caregivers and people living with Alzheimer's can find support from one another by asking questions, fielding advice, and garnering...

I was today years old when I processed the information that ice cream consumption and Alzheimer's disease have been linked in multiple publications. A quick Google search netted a startling...

There are a lot of expenses that go into caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It can all add up. Some may be covered by insurance, and some may not...

It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of others. And I say "popular" because...

I was always known by my friends as having the "gift of gab" – whatever that means. But since my Alzheimer's diagnosis that is certainly not the case. Now, I have...

Many behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be hard to manage. These symptoms can cause a decline in the quality of life for the person with dementia and their...

As the years have passed our conversations with our children have changed. Their grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago. We have all been living together or in...

When a loved one lives with Alzheimer's disease, they may need support from a care facility. With many staff members caring for your loved one in this setting, building rapport...

Life has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression, which leaves me rather secluded and unwilling to reach out as much. I keep trying to...

The eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front of the camera versus being on stage with...

My family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same question more than once in the same conversation...

The holidays and celebrations are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family. There is shopping and planning, cooking and cleaning, perhaps traveling, and lots of decorating. Frankly, it...

If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease, you want to provide the best care possible for your loved one. This includes making sure they are staying hydrated...

Environmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety issues, overstimulation, and mental health impacts caused by...

Archie Bunker, Jerry Lewis, and Rambo - what do they have in common? These were a few of the more common male media stereotypes that I grew up watching on...

When I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the time gave my mom her diagnosis and dismissed...

Caregivers, when was the last time you went to a health appointment for yourself? If you are like me, chances are most of the appointments you attend are for the...

As a caregiver to my father during his years of living with Alzheimer's disease, he was still always up for an outing, and riding in the car meant an adventure...