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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
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...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...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...reactions1comment
Flying By the Seat of Your Schedule: Making & Sticking With Routines...There are many theories as to personality types. The most popular simplifies people into Type As, the high achievers, and everyone else...reactions1comment
Take the Connected Health Survey!...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Finding Ourselves in the Film, 'What They Had'...“What They Had” is a movie that focuses on a family dealing with their matriarch’s Alzheimer’s disease. The movie was released at...reactionscomments
What Are Some Creative Outlets for Coping With Frustration?...Besides being a writer, I’m an artist. I paint and illustrate, though not nearly as often as I should. Sometimes, I feel...reactionscomments
Kristin Martin...Kristin was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Kristin brings a different aspect to the Alzheimer’s community. When it comes to this...
