Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactionscomments
Caregivers Awareness Month Giveaway: Memory Board Poster...For Caregivers Awareness Month 2020, we’re excited to announce that we will be giving away one (1) “Memories From My Life” poster! Caregivers are a huge part of AlzheimersDisease.net’s community;...reactions1comment
The Dreaded Moment: Revoking a Driver's License...One day, Poppop ran away. Never have I ever thought that I would say that about my Poppop, but he did. My grandmother sounded the alarm among the family members...reactions2comments
The Times, They Are A-Changin’: How Dementia Progresses Over Time...I was listening to Bob Dylan’s anthem for the first time, recently. The first lines got me: Come gather 'round people, wherever you roam Admit that the waters around you...reactions3comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's...Learning that you have Alzheimer's disease may lead to anxiety, worry, and fear. After all, it is hard to know what to do next. It can be scary and overwhelming...reactions1comment
Using Gratitude to Cope With Grief...For about two years during my mom’s battle with Alzheimer’s, I lived far away from her and my dad. I flew home every two or three months to visit them...reactionscomments
Daddy's Emotional Roller Coaster...I’m a pretty content person most of the time. I let a lot of things go. I let a lot of things roll off. I try hard not to stress...reactions1comment
Break the Culture of Silence: Family History of Alzheimer's...I don’t know about you, but I had no idea my family had a history of Alzheimer’s disease before it came knocking on our door for my grandfather. My mother...reactions1comment
Meal Preparation with Alzheimer's...A month or two ago, a friend shared a delightful peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - seriously, they're the best. While I do not understand the internal experience of...reactions3comments
Help! I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up!...That line has become almost a joke in our culture, for being unable to do something that we should be able to do easily. We don’t think it will happen...reactions3comments
World Hospice & Palliative Care Day 2020: Voices from the Community...Each year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 10 will mark the day to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the...reactions2comments
Thanks for the Memories...Memories are tricky things. They are elusive and can have catlike reflexes. They can come at you out of nowhere, which is tough when you are a dog person. Mom...reactions5comments
Remembering My Forever Birthday Buddy...My birthday is one day after my grandfather’s. That means for the first few decades of my life, we shared a birthday cake: Almost always Carvel ice cream with chocolate...reactions2comments
Who Are You Protecting?...No one would ever question the validity of the sentiment that we should protect our loved ones. However, I think it’s pretty important that we really dive deep and ask...reactions5comments
Don't Know Where to Start - Seeking Advice...Hello! Seeking advice. I Live in a different state than my parents and I am about 2 hours away. I have 1 brother who lives about 3 hours away from...reactions2comments
Lauren Dykovitz...Lauren was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Lauren Dykovitz is a writer and author. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two black labs. Lauren’s mom, Jerie...
Alzheimer's Disease Quiz: Test Your Knowledge...Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that slowly eradicates memory and cognition. There are several different types of dementia, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common of...reactions1comment
Beyond Denial: Anosognosia and Alzheimer's Disease..."The doctors do not know what they are talking about. I don't have Alzheimer's disease!" This probably sounds familiar to some of you reading this right now. A lot of...reactions3comments
Behind the Brave Face: It's Okay to Break...I made it through every day. I took everything in. I listened to every syllable from every doctor. I delegated responsibilities within the family. I called insurance companies and caregiving...reactions1comment