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I am writing this article, because I honestly wish I had an article like this when my parents passed. Both of my parents had the Alzheimer's diagnosis, and battled through...

There are so many things about Alzheimer's disease that can be challenging. Constant changes and decision making can leave individuals and caregivers overwhelmed. One way to ease that stress is...

I will admit it - for most of my life I have been pretty selfish. I don't mean dangerously so, although you may have to ask my family about that...

Being a caregiver can be an incredibly rewarding experience. However, it can also be incredibly challenging, not only for those in your care, but for yourself as well. It is...

Do you have a parent who is living with Alzheimer's or dementia? Do you have a strained relationship with your other parent who is caring for them? If so, you...

Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do to keep a household going - you have...

I was 13 years old when my Poppop was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I had no idea at the time, of course. What I knew was that everything in our...

This week I shared an "Art Experience" through ARTZ Philadelphia in conjunction with the Dementia Society of America. On the last Monday of the month, ARTZ Philadelphia shares works from art...

Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience with her dad's Alzheimer's disease and capturing precious...

Growing up, my mom and dad were the ones who instilled in me the importance of hygiene. My mom and dad always made sure I had clean clothes. They spent...

What can I say? I'm protective. A helicopter parent is one who hovers over their kids' lives, ready to swoop in at the slightest hint of danger or discomfort. We...

Being a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember, though, that you are not alone in this...

Interpersonal relationships are hard, at least, I think so. We all come into them with our own experiences and feelings, and a family is no different. When a diagnosis of...

Time can pass slowly or quickly. We each have days that fly by, while other days have minutes that seem to stretch into eternity. Behavioral changes related to Alzheimer's can...

Aging is the main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We do not yet know why aging makes people more vulnerable to AD. One possibility is a process called "cellular...

Oh, if only we got to deal with one firestorm at a time, but disasters seem to come in 3s. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Alzheimer's disease is...

I have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently at home, then spent a few years with...

When the iconic opening beats of "Jailhouse Rock" tumbled out of the speaker of my phone, his ears would perk up. He knew this one! Maybe there would be a...

Many men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November) that promotes donations to cancer fighting foundations. For...