Talked to Differently After Diagnosis...The people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I...reactions25comments
Conservatorships and Dementia...You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was...reactions1comment
Kelsey Ramos-Conroy...Kelsey Ramos-Conroy is a writer and community manager based in Utah. She graduated from UCLA and worked at the Los Angeles Times...
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Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved One...One time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on...reactionscomments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?...Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It...reactionscomments
Who Are You? (Part Two)...It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's Mood...If you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your...reactions2comments
With Alzheimer's, Your Questions Change...It was a hot, muggy, buggy night, the kind you expect from New Orleans, and it was only spring. The calendar read...reactions2comments
My Struggles Living with Alzheimer's Disease...This disease is not only physical, but the mental struggles can make it so hard for me to find clarity/focus. Some days...reactions12comments
Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer's disease is most common in people over age 65. We also know that Alzheimer's disease is more common in women than...reactionscomments
What's the Link Between Dementia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration?...Both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are linked to the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if...reactionscomments
Tips to Stop Toxic Positivity and Cultivate Emotional Respite...As family caregivers to loved ones living with Alzheimer's, we often put our emotional needs aside to prioritize the health and well-being...reactionscomments
Community Views: Tips on Using Nonverbal Cues for Better Care...Communication becomes challenging when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Thinking beyond words is essential. Using the senses, such as touch...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Stigma and Finding Support...Growing up, I remember my mother making small Christmas trees out of styrofoam balls and toothpicks. She dipped them in green paint and...reactions1comment
The Most Ignored Answer to the Most Asked Question: Dementia Types...As someone living with Alzheimer’s, I have had the good fortune to tell my story to a lot of people. I have...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and the Big Screen...Anthony Hopkins recently won an Oscar for his betrayal of a gentleman with Alzheimer’s disease in the movie "The Father." Several years...reactionscomments
Living with Alzheimer's: Sensory Overload...I tell my friends that I celebrate what I can do and mourn the things I can no longer do living with...reactions2comments
Do You Have a Bucket List?...I always used to have a "mental" bucket list which meant that I never wrote it down. A friend once told me...reactions1comment
What is a Bad Day?...Having a bad day with Alzheimer's isn't the end of the world, but it can certainly feel that way. It seems if I...reactions1comment
