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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyTreatment
Alzheimer's and the Big Screen...Anthony Hopkins recently won an Oscar for his betrayal of a gentleman with Alzheimer’s disease in the movie "The Father." Several years ago, Julianne Moore won an Oscar for her...reactionscomments
Interview With Steven Barbieri: Diagnosed With Early-Onset Dementia at 51...For this article, we interviewed Steven Barbieri. Steven is an AlzheimersDisease.net community member who is sharing what it is like to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy dementia at age...reactionscomments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Aduhelm (aducanumab)...Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) is being discontinued in 2024. It is not being discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People who are receiving the drug as part of a...
Observe Brain Disease Awareness Month...In June, we observe Brain Disease Awareness Month. I can think of no better way to bring about awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia than by using your voice to mobilize...reactionscomments
Practicing Patience: Alzheimer's and the Importance of Empathy...If I had a nickel for every time I snapped at my mom during the early stages of Alzheimer's, I would be rich. How about you? It took me a...reactions2comments
Your Loved One Can Still Have a Meaningful Life with Alzheimer's...When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, everything changes. Their life as they once knew it is gone. They are forced to let go of the way they...reactions3comments
Living with Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease: Andrea's Story...For this article, we interviewed Andrea Gallant. Andrea reached out on Facebook to share about her journey with early-onset Alzheimer's. What was your Alzheimer's diagnosis like? I was not surprised...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Puzzle Giveaway!...We are celebrating Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month with a special puzzle giveaway! Puzzles are a great way to exercise your brain. We will be choosing one lucky winner to...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: Raising Awareness...June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! We are very excited about the added attention that is given to Alzheimer's education and research. Our goal at AlzheimersDisease.net is to provide...reactionscomments
The Most Ignored Answer to the Most Asked Question: Dementia Types...As someone living with Alzheimer’s, I have had the good fortune to tell my story to a lot of people. I have spoken on a local, state, and national level...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month...What is everyone doing for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month? Are you participating in walks / runs? Are you advocating in any special way? Inspire others by sharing your activities...reactions2repliesAwareness
My Mom's Alzheimer's Taught Me to Appreciate the Little Things...Before my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, I never took the time to appreciate all of the beautiful little things life has to offer. I was always too caught up...reactionscomments
Memories, Mental Health, and Miscommunication Part 1: My Daughter's Graduation...My roles as Mom to twenty-somethings, wife going on thirty-something years, and daughter for fifty-something years often has me caught squarely in a no-win territory. I try to navigate motherhood...reactions1comment
Moving to a New Home With Alzheimer's Disease...What was I thinking? My mom was happy. She was content. Her surroundings were familiar. What am I doing moving her across the state? I had thought that consistency was...reactionscomments