Aducanumab: Is It Right For You?...Editor's note: the Aduhelm (aducanumab) drug recommendations have changed since its original FDA approval in June 2021. You can see all updates regarding Biogen's Aduhelm here. Recently the Food and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alzheimer's Disease and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IKEA Hacks... For People Living With Dementia...I upgraded my phone a few weeks ago. In going from an iPhone 6S to an iPhone 12 (mini, blue for those wondering), I now have access to wireless charging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family...My mom had Alzheimer's. I was her main caretaker, even though I had some help from my dad. It was a slow process, at first, but she suffered a stroke...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are good activities for people with Alzheimer's?...Music, art, puzzles...what activities have you found works best for people with Alzheimer's?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Applying for Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Mommy Is a Fighter...My mom is 84 years old and has had Alzheimer's disease for more than 7 years. She is at stage 6. She not giving up and she tries to feed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Visual Storytelling of Alzheimer’s...Have you ever seen a work of art that stops you in your tracks? How about one that brings tears to your eyes and a memory to your heart? That’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Interview With Marcellette Wise: Caregiving From a Distance...We interviewed Marcellette Wise, who is currently a caregiver for her 87-year-old mother. Marcellette lives in Philadelphia and travels weekly to her mother's home in New York City. Caregiving is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memoryz: An App to Aid Caregivers...The Editorial Team interviewed Rishawn Dindial, founder of Memoryz, a digital caregiving companion for families experiencing dementia - an Alzheimer's app! We have built a mobile application for family and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Early Onset Alzheimer's and Ageism...My name is Bobbie Joe. I was diagnosed when I was 42. I am now 45. I've had my fair share of health problems, but I never thought I would...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dancing Her Way Through Alzheimer's Disease...Marta Cinta Gonzalez’s rise to fame came as she was filmed in a nursing home in Valencia, Spain, by Asociacion Música para Despertar. The Spanish organization uses music therapy to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Interview With Nia: Living With Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease...For this article, we interviewed Anitra Mostacero, aka Nia Mo. Nia is an AlzheimersDisease.net community member. She spends much of her time volunteering and as an advocate sharing what it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Your Loved One's Care...It is so easy to lose yourself in caring for your loved one. Your identity as a caregiver consumes all other aspects of your identity. In striving to attend to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Memories, Mental Health, and Miscommunication: Part 2...Read more about Kathy's daughter's graduation story in Part 1 of this article series. "If I can’t take pictures, then I don’t want to come!" Then don’t come, she said...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What feelings come up in reaction to FDA-approved therapy?...This week the FDA approved a therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This site covered the basics in this post (https://alzheimersdisease.net/treatment/aduhelm). My question is: What feelings are coming up...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
