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...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
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...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...reactions2comments
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...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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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)...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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
