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My mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their thing. A source of social entertainment for them...

I have an acquaintance who recently moved to a fairly large midwestern city to work on her doctorate. She is studying how birds hear. Evidently, there is a link between...

Alzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too. My parents had spent a lifetime giving back...

Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and providing care for another can become overwhelming and...

After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's, they perceived me as different. I always joked...

Whenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear. It started small but has slowly grown over...

Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build strong bones. Vitamin D also helps the body...

Think about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions sit so close to the surface that you...

I am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all the "alphabet soup" tests, evaluations, neuro-psychological exams, spinal...

Part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's is wondering when they will need more help. As a caregiver for my mom, who is living with the disease, I know it...

As family caregivers, we all have a natural ability to provide intuitive care. That means having confidence and trust in our own instincts and knowing that we are capable of...

My journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through my years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand...

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." This often-touted quote is one that resonates in many circumstances; it can remind you at the moment to hold your...

When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was like walking into a new world. This new...

When my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I never reached out for help or support from anyone. I never went to a therapist or looked for a support group. I...

One thing I love most about long summer days is their slowness; the ease with which the minute hand creeps around the clock is luxurious. Cookouts are a common theme...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. About 6.7 million people over the age of 65 in the United States have Alzheimer's disease. For people between 30 and...

Raising children is an adventure filled with many conversations you never thought you'd have. In the past week alone, I've found myself talking about why we shouldn't chop the dog...

Grieving is one of the most difficult processes that any person can go through. When someone close to you is mourning, it can be hard to know how to best...

It's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime routine now takes at least 45 minutes, and...