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...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...

...Being a caregiver can be a thankless job. There is so much grunt work. There is all the regular work you do...

...June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! We are very excited about the added attention that is given to Alzheimer's education and...

...When I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I...

...All of us have good days and bad days. Nailed that job interview? Good day. Having the weather impact your flight, so...

...Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might...

...At some point, everyone has felt stress about attending a social event: Where is it? Who will be there? What am I...

...Time can pass slowly or quickly. We each have days that fly by, while other days have minutes that seem to stretch...

...There are so many things about Alzheimer's disease that can be challenging. Constant changes and decision making can leave individuals and caregivers...

...Have you ever wanted to find a book on Alzheimer's for children? Has locating books on the subject been a challenge? Do...