Daddy Visits My Dreams: Remembering Our Loved Ones Who Passed Away...I dreamed about Daddy about three days after he died. It was such an emotional roller coaster that I still remember it...reactionscomments
Reflections on the Movie 'Still Alice' (2015)...Still Alice, a movie starring Julianne Moore about a Columbia University professor suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s was released on February 20, 2015...reactionscomments
To B(ath)e or Not to B(ath)e?...The showerhead drenched my shirt as tried to coax my wife, Barbara, to stay under the water long enough to rinse out...reactions2comments
A Jagged Little Pill: Remembering To Take Medication with Alzheimer's...The role reversal between parent and child is the last farewell to childhood. You always want your mom or dad to be...reactionscomments
Grief Has No Timeline: Remembering My Dad on His Birthday...Yesterday was my Dad’s birthday. He would have been 89 years old. Dad passed from Alzheimer’s a little over two years ago...reactionscomments
Struggling Not to Be So Sad...I have been married for 44 years. We have been through several tragedies and made it through them all. Let me start...reactions5comments
Innovations for Safety: Location Tracking Devices...A few years ago, a friend and I tried to figure out a creative solution to give her peace of mind around...reactions1comment
"Dignity, Always Dignity!": Preserving Dignity for People with Alzheimer's...Singin’ in the Rain is one of my family’s favorite movies. Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood is being interviewed on the red...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
“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
What 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...reactions42replies
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...
