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...In my junior year of college, about a half dozen of my fabulous female relatives decided that we were going to have a tea party at Gram's house. It required...

...I don't usually tell people this, but you won't spill it, right? Ok, so here goes... I refused to accept my mom's diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's. I know, crazy, right?...

...Editorial note: This article discusses gendered caregiving from a binary perspective. The published research focuses on how the caregiving burden affects females and males differently. At AlzheimersDisease.net, we acknowledge and...

...Struggling seems to be my new favorite word. When you have Alzheimer's, people ask, "How are you doing?" How do you respond? Do they really want to know, or are...

...My grandma had a doctor's appointment recently, which included a basic cognitive screening questionnaire. Her answers indicated she is experiencing moderate cognitive impairment. When she had these tests before, her...

...It was a hot, muggy, buggy night, the kind you expect from New Orleans, and it was only spring. The calendar read 1991, and I was about to meet the...

...My beloved Walk to End Alzheimer's annual event took place a few weeks ago. After putting in my steps with my family, I did as any other millennial lady may...

...If you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand your pain after losing...

...Aging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person with Alzheimer's declines, it becomes harder for them...

...I have never been more stressed out around the holidays than when my mom lived with Alzheimer's. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I was unable to enjoy all of the normal...

...We just celebrated Thanksgiving. My brother was finally able to make it home. We talk on the phone a lot, but he hasn't been able to get back here since...

...Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder. It affects memory, thinking, and learning and is the most common form of dementia. Symptoms worsen over time. Eventually, they impact your ability to...

...We sit at the table in my grandma's supportive living floor dining room, coloring pictures of a church. Since she moved in, I wanted to come one evening to chat...

...I was inspired to write this article based on various community members' comments and questions on this topic. Unfortunately, I, too, experienced issues regarding food intake and eating with both...