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...reactions13comments
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...
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8repliesAssisted LivingCaregivingTips & Advice
Preparing for Alzheimer's and Getting Organized...After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we tried to imagine what we were facing and what our lives would look like in...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
How do you deal with stress and burnout?...We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do...reactions58repliesCaregivingCoping
Who are you a caregiver for?...Connect with others in the community who are in similar caregiving situations. Ask questions, introduce yourself, and share tips!...reactions33repliesCaregiving
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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Missing...Being a caregiver for my spouse, the love of my life, has been a struggle to maintain any sense of positivity. I...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...reactionscomments
