Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?...A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same furniture. Once a doctor examined her, a tumor...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Is It Time to Go to the Doctor?...Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis isn't easy no matter what your age, but especially when you are under the age of 65. I knew something was wrong, but I didn't align my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 so much of his language ability by that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“This, I Promise”...This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever close to me. What joy it is to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: What Keeps You Coming Back?...AlzheimersDisease.net launched in 2019 to empower the Alzheimer's community, patients, and caregivers to learn, educate, and connect with others about this disease. In the intervening 2 years, we have seen...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Documenting Your Alzheimer's Journey Through Photographs...When was the last time you took a photo with your loved one who has Alzheimer's? Scroll through your phone and find the last one. How long ago was it?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life After Hockey...I played ice hockey for 28 years. In 2007 I had two concussions within one week that would change my life forever. My first concussion I hit a player head...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?...Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss. There have been many other colorful phrases to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Missing My Mom...My mom is gone. The smart, vibrant, strong woman who raised five kids and did some of the toughest nursing a person can ever do has left her brain, and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What is Managed Care?...To meet everyone's healthcare needs, there are many different kinds of healthcare plans. These plans can be run by private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. With Alzheimer's, managed care can help...
Sharing Your Diagnosis...When getting first diagnosed, it is hard to know how and when to share an Alzheimer's diagnosis with others. It is a personal decision and you should feel comfortable about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frances Eileen McInerney, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP...As a primary caregiver of her father, John, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2017, Frances works in tandem with her mother to navigate the ups and downs of...
The Tricky Stages of Alzheimer's: Coping with Behavioral Symptoms...I remember the first time we went to the neurologist and listened to the doctor explain what mom was recently diagnosed with, it was early-onset Alzheimers and my mom was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility and Home...Many people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease eventually face the difficult decision of finding an assisted living facility or memory care home for them. It can be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What factors do you consider when making long-term care decisions?...What experience do you have with placing your loved one in long-term care? What factors did you consider, or what questions do you have for other caregivers?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAssisted LivingCaregivingTips & Advice
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting Organized...After my Alzheimer's diagnosis, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in a year. After the first year passed, we thought about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Missing Piece to Your Caregiver Routine...Can I ask something super random? Who here is trying to stay healthy through their caregiving journey? I had about 3 of the WW Mint Cookie Crunch Mini Bars for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer's? Questions to Ask Your Doctor...While an Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming, taking control of your care or the care of your loved one is crucial. The things you do now can make a big...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Kelsey Ramos-Conroy...Kelsey Ramos-Conroy is a writer and community manager based in Utah. She graduated from UCLA and worked at the Los Angeles Times before moving to Salt Lake City, where she...
Technology and early detention...It is very gratifying to know that there are people who are working on the development of new alternatives to be able to evaluate MRIs and thus predict if we...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
