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...Alzheimer's is a largely misunderstood diagnosis, for many different reasons. In large part, this is because it is not always discussed openly and with honesty. Unfortunately, this leads to many...

...Do you remember the last time your loved one called you on the phone? What about the last time your loved one remembered your birthday? Or the last time your...

...It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other conditions of dementia share unfortunate connections to depression. As many as 68 percent of people with dementia also experience depression. It’s...

...I am 31 years old. It's been 5 years since my Poppop's passing. He lived with his Alzheimer's diagnosis for 15 years, which means I had 11 years with my...

...Hope is a precious thing. I think the opposite of hope is depression. Resignation. Stagnation. Status Quo. Dust and mothballs. Hope, by contrast, is full of possibilities. You have a...

...Stuck in the “forgotten” generation. Many find themselves in this “forgotten” generation through no one’s fault, but just as the result of the dynamics of Alzheimer’s disease. You might assume...

...Ever since my grandson, Thomas, was born I have been thinking of my mom. I have been wishing with all my heart that she was still here with us and...

...Just about every nonprofit and research group out there is in a bit of a pickle in 2020. Events that typically garner thousands of participants no longer will, because it’s...

...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions to daily life. Research shows that the pandemic...

...About 18 months ago, my grandma who is now 85, put her name on the waiting list for an assisted living apartment. My uncle’s step-mom lives in the building, so...

...Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia worldwide. However, there are few treatments for it. Scientists believe that Alzheimer's is caused by clumps of a protein called amyloid-beta...

...My mom used to be a TV remote control gun slinger. While others used to complain about not being able set the time on their VCR, that it would just...

...Everyone tells you how hard it will be, or they try. People, myself included, try to warn and prepare others for how it will be to lose a loved one...

...As someone who is deeply involved with my local Walk to End Alzheimer's, which consistently takes place in early November, October signifies crunch time. This year, I'm the co-chair for...

...Caregivers, family, and friends of those who have Alzheimer’s may choose to make necessary sacrifices in light of their loved one's diagnosis and subsequent descent into the disease. In doing...

...Tonight, I was settling into my oversized chair with my legs curled under me. I grabbed the remote ready to flip through Netflix to find something to watch, when a...

...Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful moments, but on the whole, we watch our...