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
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...
