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...The conversation goes about the same way every time. We are sitting in front of a panel of doctors at a university...

...It can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get...

...Many men take great pride in their facial hair. There are competitions for mustaches and a month-long campaign in November (No-Shave November)...

...If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if...

...Taking care of your dental health is an important part of being a healthy person. That includes brushing your teeth twice a...

...I have always treasured giving and receiving greeting cards. The same was true for my father, who appreciated hearing from others, primarily...

...Mental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...

...Think about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions...

...A couple of months ago, I was not shocked when I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I had known something was not right...

...It is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married...

...One of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps...

...Since my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the...

...Throughout the 10 years my mom lived with Alzheimer's disease, my dad was her full-time caregiver. Although I helped out as much...

...My mom and I were getting ready to have lunch in the food court at the mall one day. It was really...

...My wife Kathy has been the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law for years and I have been filling in the gaps with...

...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing or showering...

...Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes...

...I knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot...

...When I was growing up, I remember my mom and dad would buy me stuffed animals. I would love on them, care...