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...I recently attended a local caregiver conference and had my three-year-old son in tow. As I looked around the room, I felt camaraderie and separation from the people around me...

...Have you ever felt sad about what you have lost to Alzheimer's and then immediately felt guilty for not being grateful for what you still have? When my mom was...

...Hey caregiver, I see you and I know it's hard. We caregivers often don't have time to do anything for ourselves. In this article, I'm going to tell you how...

...It can feel hopeless to hear an Alzheimer's diagnosis. I've heard many people say they'd rather die any other way than get the disease. A big part of that is...

...Alzheimer's disease can affect people in different ways. Some people may start having problems with their thinking. But others may become more agitated and violent as the disease worsens. Doctors...

...In my experience, denial comes with many faces. I saw quite a few of these as I walked through my Poppop's Alzheimer's diagnosis with him and continue to see these...

...Self-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is my non-negotiable! My role as a caregiver can...

...Throughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly, it used to make me really mad. I...

...My husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace. He had a very heavy trunk on stage...

...Senior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an...

...With each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings of the past year, we have gathered the...

...Ok, so what would life be like if we practiced acceptance instead of pushing away or fighting it? This morning as I began my meditation I started to reflect on...

...I interviewed my Mom for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and I wasn't sure how it would go. She really doesn't like to talk about her diagnosis. But she was up for...

...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

...We often ask those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, "What do you want other people who have been diagnosed to know?" We regularly hear a common – if not surprising...