If You Say "Remember" One More Time......This is a difficult article for me, not because there are no words, but because words can cause pain. My intent in...reactions11comments
Ageism and Early-Onset Alzheimer's at 42...My name is Bobbie Joe, and I was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 42. I was told by my then Neurologist that...reactions7comments
Understanding Nonverbal Communication...When a person living with Alzheimer's progresses in their disease, it can be difficult to adjust to the changes in behavior and...reactionscomments
Will you share your experience with Alzheimer's disease? Take our In America Survey! ...Thank you for your interest. This survey is now closed. Sharing an inside look at what it’s really like living with Alzheimer’s...reactions2repliesCopingCaregivingAwareness
Football and Benchmarking Our Alzheimer's Journey...Recently, the New Orleans Saints lost another game in a disappointing year. Tom Brady and his band of Tampa Bay Buccaneers had...reactions1comment
What are alternatives to saying "remember"?...Words like, "remember" can be triggering to a person who is living with Alzheimer's disease. While the intention behind the word can...reactions67repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
Ways to Show up for Those Living With Alzheimer's...In my junior year of college, about a half dozen of my fabulous female relatives decided that we were going to have...reactionscomments
Dealing with Loss: The Denial of a Dementia Diagnosis...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...reactionscomments
Gender Roles in Alzheimer's Caregiving...Editorial note: This article discusses gendered caregiving from a binary perspective. The published research focuses on how the caregiving burden affects females...reactions3comments
Pacing us thru the ebb and flo of the progression...I am my husband's caregiver. We are entering the 2nd phase of this challenging disease. Being in charge I often get overwhelmed...reactions9repliesInsurance & DisabilitySundowning
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
Personal hygiene and grooming: What are your recommendations to help a loved one?...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing, showering, and...reactions16repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How has your Alzheimer's experience affected the way that you plan in your life?...I have found that as a caregiver that I cannot plan too far in the future and take things a day at...reactions14repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Will the Current Method of Cognitive Assessment Stand the Test of Time?...My grandma had a doctor's appointment recently, which included a basic cognitive screening questionnaire. Her answers indicated she is experiencing moderate cognitive...reactionscomments
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
"I’m So Sorry" and Other Things to Say in the Face of Alzheimer’s...My beloved Walk to End Alzheimer's annual event took place a few weeks ago. After putting in my steps with my family...reactionscomments
Coping With a Year of 'Firsts' After a Loved One Passes From Alzheimer's...If you have recently lost your loved one who had Alzheimer's disease, first let me say I am so sorry for your...reactions1comment
Home and Community Based Services for Alzheimer's...Aging in place, at home, is a common goal. People with Alzheimer's and their loved ones are no different. As the person...reactions1comment
How to Enjoy the Holiday Season When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...I have never been more stressed out around the holidays than when my mom lived with Alzheimer's. Everything felt completely overwhelming. I...reactions2comments
Active 4 days agoWhat is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?...We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....reactions70repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
