The Benefits of Exercising with Alzheimer's Disease...Exercise and staying physically active is important for everyone as they get older, but perhaps especially so for people with Alzheimer’s disease...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s: What’s the Difference?...The terms dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used together. This can lead to the idea that the 2 terms mean the exact...
Does Vitamin D Affect Alzheimer's Risk or Progression?...Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build...reactions1comment
Changing Roles with Alzheimer's...My sister, lively and competent, was diagnosed with alzh. She was the social one. I had been the nerd. Now shes quiet...reactions5comments
Biorhythms, Sun, and Moon Effects...I'll start by saying I discovered biorhythms 40 years ago! Every Monday was unbearable! Sounds looney, I know ... but in my...reactions4comments
Practicing Compassionate Self-Care While Caring for Others...Family caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent...reactions1comment
Sounds of Silence...Recently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Telling My Love Story Before It Fades...My story begins in 2003 when teaching as a professor of disability studies at our local teaching hospital, I woke up one...reactions2comments
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...I have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different...reactions1comment
Getting Paid to Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s...About 80 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are cared for in their home by their own family members. Caring for...reactionscomments
When You Can’t Find the Words...I thought I made up a word. My husband asked how it was going and why I brought scissors into the bathroom...reactionscomments
Occupational Therapy in Mid-Stage Alzheimer's Disease...A study was done to test the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, prior to and...reactions4comments
The Green Memory Study: Can Seaweed Treat Alzheimer's?...There is some promising news of research being conducted for a potential treatment to help in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Oligomannate's...reactions2comments
Watching My Loved Ones' Experience: The A's of Alzheimer's Disease...My journey with Alzheimer's disease has been through the eyes of a healthcare professional and a caregiver to both my parents. Through...reactions8comments
Home and Community Based Services for Alzheimer's...Aging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person...reactions1comment
The Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer's Research Participants...Doctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they...reactionscomments
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer's...As you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different...reactionscomments
Altoida Digital Neuro Signature: Alzheimer’s Predictive Tool...Understanding cognitive (thinking) ability is important for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. Early detection can help find mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI...reactionscomments
The Relationship Between Alzheimer's and Alcohol Use Disorder...It is well known that heavy and binge drinking can cause liver cirrhosis. But did you know that there is also a...reactionscomments
