Memory Keepers, Storytellers, and the Next Generation...My Uncle Jim passed away two days after Christmas. It hit me harder than I thought it would have. We weren't particularly...reactions2comments
A Good Night's Sleep: Drift Off to Sleep on a Cloud...I sleep on a cloud. Not a literal cloud, of course. But I read a click-bait type article at some point in...reactionscomments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!...It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through...reactions2comments
How Are You Treated Differently Since Diagnosis?...Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved...reactionscomments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory Practices...Senior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years...reactionscomments
Remembering Kindness and Gratitude...It has been an interesting experiment living with my mom in my adulthood. I think it's different than having my adult son...reactionscomments
Interview With the Alzheimer's Association: Support, Clinical Research, and Hope for a Cure...Many of you may be familiar with the Alzheimer's Association. This national non-profit organization supports those who have Alzheimer's disease and all...reactionscomments
Minimizing Clutter for Alzheimer's...I've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my...reactionscomments
Community Rules...These rules apply to all activity on AlzheimersDisease.net or Health Union operated properties, including but not limited to the website, AlzheimersDisease.net Facebook...
10 Goals to Support People with Alzheimer’s...While I sit here trying to think about how the rest of the year will unfold, I'm focused on Alzheimer's disease. This...reactionscomments
What's in a Name? Struggles with Word Recall...I'm going to admit it. It bothered me when Daddy stopped calling me by name. I don't know why. He had lost...reactionscomments
My Journey Through My Husband's Dementia...I took care of my husband through all of the normal dementia problems. I tried to ask family members for any advice...reactions6comments
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
Scott Matheny...Scott has a front-row seat to Alzheimer's Disease as he helps care for his wonderful mother-in-law, Mattie. As a California native who...
When Worlds Collide, Welcome Them to the Neighborhood...I made a new friend the other day, we'll call her A. She and I had both started new jobs and found...reactions2comments
Caregivers and The Dentist - Keeping Up With Your Loved Ones Oral Needs...Keeping up with a loved one with Alzheimer’s oral care can often seem like a challenge. Fortunately, working with a good dentist...reactionscomments
The Alzheimer's Community Welcome Kit...First and foremost, welcome to the club that no one ever wants to be part of. Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when...reactionscomments
"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
We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For...We just celebrated Thanksgiving. My brother was finally able to make it home. We talk on the phone a lot, but he...reactions1comment
Missing...Being a caregiver for my spouse, the love of my life, has been a struggle to maintain any sense of positivity. I...reactions7comments
