Noise is Not My Friend!...Noise is such an issue for me. As a person with Alzheimer's I find I have a very difficult time filtering noise...reactions1comment
Walking for a Cause: Raising Alzheimer's Awareness...As fall rolls around you will be seeing more ads and media content about the Walk To End Alzheimer's, commonly referred to...reactions3comments
Brain Fog and All...It is a lot harder to make decisions now. With an Alzheimer's diagnosis, I find that I am always questioning my judgment...reactions1comment
How Are You Doing?...This question is so different from "How are you?" When people come up to me and ask "How are you doing?" I...reactions1comment
Living With Alzheimer's: My Story...Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 46 years old. Since her diagnosis, she has been an active advocate for...reactionscomments
What is Different?...When you live with Alzheimer's, you and your family always ask questions. Like, did I take my pills today? Did I eat...reactions1comment
Sundowning...For caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s...reactions5comments
Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 62...I started with issues with little things that were noticeable to me. Forgetting names, words for things, remembering conversations, managing the bills…...reactions10comments
Aging is Cool: Thinking Positively About Getting Older Can Prevent Dementia...My family of 5 moved into a new house just before my mom who lives with Alzheimer's disease moved in with us...reactions1comment
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Living With Alzheimer’s?...To learn more about the experience of living with or caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease, we reached out to our...reactionscomments
It's Different When It's Your Mom...I have worked in private home care for 30 years. When my mom suffered a stroke, I was completely blown away by...reactions4comments
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care: What Are the Differences?...If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any type of dementia, at some point, you may...reactions3comments
Wandering...Wandering is a relatively common symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. People with all types of dementia can wander or become confused about their...
Short-Term Changes in Symptoms...Alzheimer’s symptoms change over time. Over the course of a person’s life, symptoms may start, improve, or worsen. Symptoms and quality of...
Diagnostic Tests for Alzheimer’s...There are many different factors that go into an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s affects the brain, but it also impacts the rest of...
Glossary...Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. It causes memory, thinking, and behavioral issues. Symptoms usually develop around age 65. The symptoms of...
My Alzheimer's Journey...I have been a caregiver all my life. I spent 4 years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. I am now...reactions4comments
Living With Alzheimer's: John's Story...Editor's note: "John's wife submitted this story on his behalf and said, "When he had better thinking skills, he created a document...reactions2comments
Caregiving is a Family Affair...My family has been involved with my mom's care since she came to live with us. I thought I would ask my...reactions2comments
Compassionate Caregiving Strategies for Family Advocates...Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and...reactionscomments
