Where Is the Hope & Optimism in Alzheimer's Disease?...Hope is a precious thing. I think the opposite of hope is depression. Resignation. Stagnation. Status Quo. Dust and mothballs. Hope, by...reactions5comments
The "Forgotten" Ones: Children of the Caregivers...Stuck in the “forgotten” generation. Many find themselves in this “forgotten” generation through no one’s fault, but just as the result of...reactionscomments
A Few of My Favorite Things to Be Grateful For...Ever since my grandson, Thomas, was born I have been thinking of my mom. I have been wishing with all my heart...reactions1comment
Virtual Fundraising: Getting People On Board...Just about every nonprofit and research group out there is in a bit of a pickle in 2020. Events that typically garner...reactions1comment
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions1comment
Housing & Alzheimer's: Moving On to Create a New Home...About 18 months ago, my grandma who is now 85, put her name on the waiting list for an assisted living apartment...reactions3comments
What is the Connection Between Gut Health and Alzheimer's Disease?...Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia worldwide. However, there are few treatments for it. Scientists believe that Alzheimer's is...reactions1comment
Remembering Simple Tasks: Let's Go to the Video Tape!...My mom used to be a TV remote control gun slinger. While others used to complain about not being able set the...reactionscomments
Relief, Loss, and Guilt: A Caregiver's Quarrel...Everyone tells you how hard it will be, or they try. People, myself included, try to warn and prepare others for how...reactionscomments
What Life Was...What It Became...I met a jolly man in a river town nine years ago. We were joined at the hip. We did everything together...reactions5comments
Love Never Leaves: Remembering My Poppop...As someone who is deeply involved with my local Walk to End Alzheimer's, which consistently takes place in early November, October signifies...reactionscomments
How to Guard Against Martyrdom: Making Sacrifices as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...Caregivers, family, and friends of those who have Alzheimer’s may choose to make necessary sacrifices in light of their loved one's diagnosis...reactions2comments
Dealing With Dementia: Making the Most of an Alzheimer's Diagnosis...Tonight, I was settling into my oversized chair with my legs curled under me. I grabbed the remote ready to flip through...reactions1comment
Brandon Burke...Brandon was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of Hampton University, Brandon Burke saw the...
My Husband Has Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease...My Husband has early onset Alzheimer's disease. It’s been four years now and he seems to getting a little worse now. He...reactions2comments
Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer's: Coping With the Grief...Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. I think it's fair to say we would all agree on that one. There are some beautiful...reactions1comment
Nikki Nurse...Nikki Nurse is a writer, wellness advocate, and former caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and wellbeing...
Max the Cat...My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. We have a cat Max that he is attached too. He has to know at all times...reactions4replies
Call the Midwife: Lessons For Caregivers in Patience & Dignity...Today I’ve been sinking into my favorite oversized chair while watching Netflix. On a whim, I decided to start a nine-season show...reactions1comment
My Wife's Experience with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment...The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) has been in the news recently as President Trump boasted about his “acing” of the 30-question test...reactions2comments
