Going Public with Alzheimer's...On the day my husband Philip was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we agreed that we wouldn't follow the pattern of isolation that many...reactions3comments
Denny's Last Ride...My cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came...reactions2comments
New Helps for Travelers With Dementia...I remember dressing up to fly. Now, it is all about being comfortable. Times have changed, and as tens of millions of...reactions2comments
Moments of Clarity...My husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he...reactions8comments
Fun with Art...Once upon a time, my sweet student was really mad. She said her daughter wouldn't let her buy a house she liked...reactions3comments
My First Experience With Agitation...Out of nowhere, as I was crying about the frustration I feel when I can’t remember things. I began throwing things around...reactions19comments
Advocating For Your Loved One...When is it a good time to speak up for your loved one? We should try to leave them speak for themselves...reactions2comments
Capturing Alzheimer's Through the Camera Lens...Alzheimer's is a disease that progresses with time. We had the opportunity to speak with Ashley, a talented photographer, on her experience...reactionscomments
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for You...I am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all...reactions10comments
Keeping Our Marriage Together While Caregiving...It's after 11:30 pm. Most of the house is dark, save one, the bathroom. You can hear the owls hooting. The bedtime...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque Therapy...My family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same...reactions7comments
My Favorite Mobility and Safety Devices That Help Me Care for My Mom...There are a lot of expenses that go into caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It can all add up. Some may...reactionscomments
AlzheimersDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Prioritizing Yourself: An "Unpopular" Approach to Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the...reactionscomments
Struggling in an Alzheimer's World...Struggling seems to be my new favorite word. When you have Alzheimer's, people ask, "How are you doing?" How do you respond?...reactions4comments
Balancing Caregiving and Friendships...Being a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your...reactions2comments
My Mom Moved Into Senior Housing - And Found Fun and Friends...I have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently...reactions1comment
My Favorite Bathroom Products That Help Me Care for My Mom...As my mom's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, she needs more help these days with her activities of daily living. I help her...reactions6comments
Losing My Mom, Finding Myself...During the ten years my mom suffered from Alzheimer's, I was never her full-time caregiver and she never lived with me. My...reactions3comments
