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
3 Ways to Connect with Your Nonverbal Loved One...One of the hardest things to deal with during my mom’s Alzheimer’s battle was when she became nonverbal in the last few months of her life. It was heartbreaking to...reactionscomments
It's All In the Notes: Music That Brings Memories...The other day I was explaining to my partner why I am such a huge fan of Bob Seger. Slight pause for everyone to think about their own opinions here...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Stigma and Finding Support...Growing up, I remember my mother making small Christmas trees out of styrofoam balls and toothpicks. She dipped them in green paint and added glitter. Then she would deliver them to...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Is Like a Box of Chocolates......We can picture Forest Gump sitting on that park bench, saying to no one in particular, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”...reactionscomments
Home Modifications for Alzheimer's Disease...Many caregivers prioritize keeping a loved one with Alzheimer's at home. The challenge becomes keeping your loved one safe in their home. Remaining in familiar surroundings can enhance the quality...reactionscomments
Responding to Questions About a Loved One with Alzheimer's..."How's your mom?" At the beginning of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I hated being asked this question. I never knew how to respond. I figured most people didn't really want...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to better management of my symptoms (and I could...reactionscomments
Severe Alzheimer’s and Alcoholism ...My Mom has both these diseases and I struggle with anxiety and Bipolar 1, so you can imagine how cruddy this is for me at the moment. I’m burned out...reactions5repliesCopingDepressionMental Health
The Favorite Visitors: Animals and Alzheimer's Disease...Especially in these pandemic times, we all love when we’re able to have safe visits in person with our loved ones. Virtual visits are important, but they’re just not always...reactions6comments
The Cost of Forgetting with Alzheimer's...Our plates are full. We are stressed. We are busy. Where did we put our keys? Where are my glasses? What was his name? I am so aggravated. Today, I...reactionscomments