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...
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
The Worst Day: The Realities of Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's the worst day. The day that they forgot how to do everything on their own. The day that they can't even...reactions1comment
Book Club and Review: The Problem of Alzheimer's...Buckle up guys, this one was a lot. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into...reactionscomments
Coping with the Fear of Getting Alzheimer's Myself Someday...Has this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly forget what you were...reactions2comments
Why Won't My Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease Eat Their Food?...I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced...reactions2comments
Is It Okay to Tell People About Your Loved One's Alzheimer's Diagnosis?...When my mom was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, I went out of my way to avoid telling people about her diagnosis...reactionscomments
Teaching by Example: How to Treat My Loved One With Alzheimer's...There were many times throughout my mom's battle with Alzheimer's when I became frustrated with the way someone else treated her. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Interview With Jena: My Honey's Diagnosis and Coping With Loss...Jena is a part of the AlzheimersDisease.net community and has first-hand experience with a spouse being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She...reactions1comment
Alzheimer’s Book Club: Somebody I Used to Know - A Memoir...In a previous Alzheimer's Book Club post, author Lisa Genova, writer of Still Alice, commented and suggested that I read Somebody I...reactions2comments
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care For Me...Amidst the challenges and heartaches of caring for a loved one with dementia, there are also moments of deep joy. I reflected...reactions4comments
"We Are Home": Responding to a Loved One's Request to Go Home...Have you ever been at home with your loved one who has Alzheimer's when they tell you they want to go home?...reactionscomments
Supporting Caregivers: Weekly Phone Calls with Mom and Dad...The primary caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer's needs support. There are many ways that can be done. Sometimes it...reactionscomments
Communication Strategies for Caregivers: The Art of Asking for Help...Being the primary caregiver to people with Alzheimer's is a difficult job, especially if you feel like the only person in your...reactionscomments
Managing Expectations of Yourself When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...Do you ever find yourself beating yourself up for not being able to accomplish as much as you did before your loved...reactions1comment
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love..."For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version. That is a good verse for me...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Book Club: True Biz...I could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call...reactions1comment
Managing Care for Behavioral Symptoms...Alzheimer's disease damages brain tissues. Over time, this damage causes changes in the brain. Cognitive symptoms such as memory loss occur. A...
Applying for Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your...
