Tips for Supporting the Caregiver in Your Life...Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's? Do you want to help and support that person, but you don't always know the best way...reactions4comments
Are you part of the sandwich generation?...The sandwich generation refers to those who are caring for a parent while also caring for children. This is a space to find others going through similar situations. You can...reactionsrepliesCopingCaregiving
Dealing with Dollars and Cents in the Midst of Dementia...As a journalist, I am constantly reading good journalism. It was one of the first things that my amazing editor and friend, Karen, told me when I started under her...reactionscomments
Interview with Kelsey Ramos Conroy...The Editorial Team at AlzheimersDisease.net is highlighting people in the Alzheimer's community and their journeys in a series of Instagram interviews. We talked to Kelsey Ramos Conroy, aka @kelseyramosconroy, about...reactionscomments
Becoming an Expert on Your Loved One with Alzheimer's...At times during my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I felt ashamed for not knowing more about the disease. I didn't understand all of the science behind Alzheimer's and I was never...reactionscomments
Medication management advice?...I'm trying to find a good way to managing dispensing and tracking medication. My husband is able to use dispenser that drops his doses by sliding a lever. But today...reactions10repliesCaregiving
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...reactionscomments
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"...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Active 8 days agoWhat are good activities for people with Alzheimer's?...Music, art, puzzles...what activities have you found works best for people with Alzheimer's?...reactions8repliesTips & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
