The Second Best Time to Plant a Tree…...The Chinese proverb that begins by telling us that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago doesn’t leave...reactionscomments
Managing My 'Worrywart' Ways: Research on Anxiety & Cognitive Decline...Anxiety is something I personally struggle with on a daily basis. So, when the headline on my Google alert said that anxiety...reactionscomments
Coping Strategies...My husband is in the later stages of Alzheimer's after five years, but he can still do jigsaw puzzles, with minimal help...reactions2comments
What I Learned From My Alzheimer's Diagnosis...My son and husband were with me when I got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. After the neurologist told us, she left...reactions3comments
Amy Matthews...(Amy Matthews)was previously a health leader on alzheimersdisease.net. Amy has worked exclusively in the field of Alzheimer’s and related dementia disorders for...
What Has Surprised Me So Far on This Alzheimer's Journey...Mom’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease began just over two years ago. She was having trouble talking, as she would say. She would...reactionscomments
Helping Your Loved One with Alzheimer's Maintain Their Dignity and Independence...Have you ever stopped to think about when was the last time your loved one did something? Like, when was the last...reactionscomments
Who Designed This House, M.C. Escher?!...I could also entitle this article, “House Hunting When You Have ‘Issues’.” I am so frustrated and am feeling enormous pressure. We...reactionscomments
Healthy Walking Or Dangerous Wandering?...Exercise is very important for all of us. We read about it almost every day. Recently I read an article that supported...reactionscomments
Caregivers: Stuck on Repeat...Caregiving can sometimes be monotonous. Like you fell into a Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day is sort of monotonous. Fixing coffee, oatmeal, and bacon...reactionscomments
Losing My Mom, Finding Myself...During the ten years my mom suffered from Alzheimer's, I was never her full-time caregiver and she never lived with me. My...reactions3comments
Picking Up the Puzzle Pieces: My Alzheimer's Community...My journey with Alzheimer’s has been going on for all of my adult life, spanning more than 15 years. While it is...reactionscomments
Resources...What are your go-to resources? Check out our resource list: https://alzheimersdisease.net/answers/resources. ...reactions2repliesResources
My mom with alzheimer's is sleeping more....Hello. I am new here. This is my 1st time experiencing a family member with alzheimer's. My mom, who was diagnosed...reactions5replies
Planning Ahead with Alzheimer's: The Best Time to Plant a Tree ......There is a Chinese proverb that begins by saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. When a...reactionscomments
Storytellers: Hand-Me-Down Memories...Daddy was a storyteller from a long line of storytellers. It's a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. When we...reactions2comments
Kris Bakowski...At the age of 46, Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Today, at age 65 she is still advocating for...
How to Dementia Friendly Your Caree’s Closet...Calling all caregivers! Do you agree that what you wear impacts your mood? If you’re like me, you need a wardrobe that’s...reactionscomments
Learning to Forgive Yourself When You Mess Up...When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, I would often take her to get her hair done and then...reactionscomments
Molli Rothseid, PhD...Molli was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Molli Rothseid holds a PhD in Gerontology from University of Southern California (USC), where...
