The Things I Do for the Love of Sleep..."Shh. Be vewy vewy quiet..." I'm trying not to wake a wanderer. Real talk? Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is very interesting...reactions6comments
Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal Communication...The eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Joy and Purpose Despite Alzheimer's...All too often, an Alzheimer's diagnosis leaves a person feeling isolated, alone, and scared. Our health leaders considered the question, "What if...reactions1comment
Sleep Issues in Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s can impact sleep. Sleep issues can happen at any stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in how much and how well you...
Middle-Stage Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is broken into 3 stages: early, middle, and late. Middle-stage Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage. It lasts for many...
Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Symptoms...Alzheimer’s disease has 3 stages. Late-stage Alzheimer’s is the final one. Symptoms become severe. The person with Alzheimer's eventually loses the ability...
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease destroys cells in the brain, called neurons, and their connections. It mostly targets the memory areas of the brain. This...
I am a Millennial Caregiver of Color to Both Parents...Hello! I am a 27-year-old Asian American that is in school full time, working part-time, and a caregiver to both my mother...reactions3comments
Special Populations Affected By Alzheimer's Disease...Within the patient population of Alzheimer’s disease, there are certain populations that may warrant extra attention or research, or are worth noting...
Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease...There is no single reason people develop Alzheimer’s disease. For each person who has it, there are a variety of factors at...
Music and Art Therapy for Alzheimer's and Dementia...Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder. It affects memory, thinking, and learning and is the most common form of dementia. Symptoms worsen...reactions1comment
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer's Disease...The number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing. More than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living...reactionscomments
What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Alzheimer's Disease?...Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia worldwide. However, there are few treatments for it. Scientists believe that Alzheimer's is...reactions1comment
Diuretics and Cognitive Health: Delaying Alzheimer's Disease?...Many different things can contribute to Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Old age is the most well-known. But other factors include: Researchers looking...reactions3comments
Alzheimer’s Research...There are no drugs currently available that cure Alzheimer’s. But there is new research coming out every day that will help us...
How Does Alzheimer's Disease Impact Relationships?...A major medical diagnosis can impact relationships of all kinds, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is no different. A person with...
What Does Alzheimer’s Do to the Brain?...Cells in the brain, called neurons, carry information. Connections between neurons are what allow different parts of the brain to talk to...
Alzheimer’s: Myths and Misconceptions...With so much information about Alzheimer’s out there, it can be difficult to determine what is accurate. Bad information can be harmful...
Medications to Manage Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In the early stages, some people with Alzheimer's may not show any psychiatric...
What Senior Housing Is Right for My Loved One With Dementia?...When I was faced with the agonizing decision of whether it was time to move my mom into senior housing, it was...reactionscomments