Andrea Gallant: Being a Dog Mom With Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease...For this article, the AlzheimersDisease.net Editorial Team interviewed Andrea Gallant, who has previously shared about her experience being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Andrea is back to share how her furry...reactionscomments
Finding Yourself After Your Caregiving Journey Ends...“I feel like I’m not myself right now. I don’t even know who I am anymore.” Have you ever said these words out loud or to yourself? I have. My...reactions1comment
The "D" Word...Our house hunt has been long. All the people who hated their houses decided it was prime time to sell, and I have hated them, too, except for the ones...reactions2comments
The Relationship Between Alzheimer's and Alcohol Use Disorder...It is well known that heavy and binge drinking can cause liver cirrhosis. But did you know that there is also a link between alcohol use and Alzheimer's? Since Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Missing...Being a caregiver for my spouse, the love of my life, has been a struggle to maintain any sense of positivity. I am an artist and have found painting and...reactions7comments
Aduhelm (aducanumab) Updates...Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) was discontinued on November 1, 2024. It was not discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People taking Aduhelm should talk to their doctor as soon...reactionscomments
What are travel tips for people with Alzheimers? ...What have you learned that helps someone with Alzheimer's during travels? Or what are your questions?...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Spouse with Alzheimer’s...I have no family members nearby and have been in the situation of a husband with Alzheimer’s disease - about stage 4 now - for four years. If anyone else...reactions34repliesCaregiving
Superwoman Syndrome: The Reality of Alzheimer's Caregiving...Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a… caregiver suffering from Superwoman Syndrome. Can you relate to this? In the last year of caregiving through...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
What's the Best Approach to Communication?...People sometimes come up to me and ask for advice on the best way to communicate with someone in the later stages of Alzheimer's. It is a tough question. How...reactions6comments
Turning Points: Moving...My grandma celebrated her 86th birthday, ahead of what will be a big couple of months with her. Thankfully, none of us are gathering with others in ways that pose...reactionscomments
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