“Who are you?”...I have been married to my husband for 42 years. We spent 24/7 together as we owned our own business. We spent...reactions3comments
Before Long-Term Care: Planning for the Future with Alzheimer's...No longer being able to keep your loved one at home is a point most caregivers will reach. It's not an easy...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Speech Therapy for People with Alzheimer's...I was with Mom at a hearing aid appointment and saw a poster for speech therapy for when you have trouble finding...reactions2comments
Meet Andy, My Dad: The Man I Lost to Alzheimer's...When we hear the words Alzheimer’s or dementia, some pretty sad thoughts come to mind. Loss is a big one. The person's...reactions2comments
"I'll Carry You"...I took care of my father until he passed. My wife said after I lost my job I should become a caregiver...reactions4comments
Active 3 days agoWhat do you wish others knew about Alzheimer's disease?...Help others understand an aspect of Alzheimer's disease that you wish you knew before you or your loved one was diagnosed, or...reactions41replies
Antipsychotics for Alzheimer’s Disease...Psychiatric symptoms are common in Alzheimer’s disease. They are more likely as the disease progresses into later stages. As many as 9...
Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Alzheimer's...More than likely, most people have heard of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Although those two terms are often used interchangeably, they...
Antidepressants for Alzheimer’s Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is known to cause symptoms that affect memory. But it can also cause behavioral symptoms. Depression is a common behavioral...
Anxiolytics for Alzheimer's Disease...While cognitive issues are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, the condition often also causes behavioral changes. Managing behavioral symptoms can improve quality...
Medications to Manage Behavioral Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. In the early stages, some people with Alzheimer's may not show any psychiatric...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Your Healthcare Team...If you have Alzheimer’s disease, or think you may have it, there are many doctors that can help. As with any chronic...
Medications to Treat Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer's disease is a chronic brain condition. “Plaques” and “tangles” of proteins form in the brain. They block communication between brain cells...
Namzaric (memantine and donepezil)...Several kinds of drugs are approved to treat the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Namzaric (memantine and donepezil) is a prescription drug...
Therapy Options for People With Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s is a complex disease with multiple components, so it makes sense that the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is also multi-faceted. There...
Treatment Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease can affect people in a variety of ways, and so the treatment for Alzheimer’s is often multi-faceted. Along with cognitive...
How Is Alzheimer's Disease Treated?...Alzheimer's is a complex disease, and the treatment of Alzheimer's disease can also be complex. There is no cure for the disease...
When the Past Calls: Letting Go...Some time after Daddy’s dementia diagnosis, a couple of old family friends contacted me online. They were looking to contact Daddy and...reactions1comment
My Experience With Fundraising During a Pandemic...I don’t know about you all, but by this time in the year I’m usually halfway or more to my fundraising goal...reactionscomments
Dealing With Lasting Effects of Brain Trauma...Daddy's spiral into dementia wasn't a slow ride. It was a fast, loose, and off-the-rails tailspin. It wasn't a gradual decline. It...reactionscomments