Research for Alzheimer's Drug, Solanezumab, Not Moving Forward After Failed Results...Drugmaker Eli Lilly and clinical researchers recently stopped a nationwide clinical trial that was testing the drug solanezumab, a medicine that had shown some promise against Alzheimer’s disease. After analyzing...reactionscomments
Avoid Burnout By Taking Time For Yourself ...I have a hard time saying “no” to things, especially when they are in relation to my advocacy for Alzheimer’s. I know there are caregivers out there who don’t get...reactionscomments
A Girlfriend and Caregiver to Someone with Alzheimer's...I was a girlfriend and caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s. He was diagnosed five years ago. He passed away in August 2019. He was fighting aggressive cancer, so his Alzheimer’s...reactions1comment
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check out the interactive website The Genderbread Person. Have...reactionscomments
What is the MUSIC & MEMORY® Program?...The MUSIC & MEMORY Program helps people with dementia and memory loss by providing them with playlists of music they loved from their past. Familiar music can help people with...reactionscomments
Advocating: Learning to Speak Up...I’m not the type of person who makes a scene. I don’t try to draw attention to myself in public. I don’t typically send food back at a restaurant. I...reactionscomments
The Issues Are Different With the Young...I’m going to start this article with an apology. When I think of Alzheimer’s, I think of older folks, seniors. It is an ‘older’ person disease. But in actual fact...reactionscomments
Kathy Matheny...Kathy Matheny is world traveler, but a Southern Girl at heart. Her dad was career Army and took the family on assignment in Germany for five years. Her parents were...
Like Daughter, Like Father: Role Reversal and Tough Decisions...I had a rough time starting school when I was five. I was a shy kid around strangers and had never really been away from Mama and Daddy. On the...reactionscomments
Communication Strategies for Caregivers: The Art of Asking for Help...Being the primary caregiver to people with Alzheimer's is a difficult job, especially if you feel like the only person in your loved one's life who is doing any work...reactionscomments
How do you keep your loved one's memory alive that has Alzheimer's disease?...Any tips, tricks, or advice would be helpful for this topic!...reactions1reply
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care: What Are the Differences?...If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or any type of dementia, at some point, you may consider assisted living. There is a range of...reactions3comments
As She Succumbed to Alzheimer's, Phone Scammers Were Trying to Rob My Mom...I am working on a series of editorial cartoons about my mother's struggle with Alzheimer's in the hope that it will help other caregivers. I'm going to be looking at...reactionscomments
How do I handle my mom putting her hands in diaper?...It's not medical. i.e. rash, etc. Mom also needs to constantly be sucking on something whether it's her blanket, washrag, or shirt. Her teeth and jaw are too strong for...reactions3replies
Supporting Caregivers: Weekly Phone Calls with Mom and Dad...The primary caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer's needs support. There are many ways that can be done. Sometimes it is as simple as providing support with a...reactionscomments
Music Therapy as a Treatment Option for Alzheimer’s?...Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that slowly takes away memory, language, and reasoning. It usually affects people 65 and older, and there is no cure. Current treatments for Alzheimer's...reactionscomments
Idle Hands: Calming the Chaos with Distractions...If you’re a caregiver, chances are good that you are familiar with that old “idle hands” saying. Whenever Daddy was hospitalized, he would often grab at wires or IV lines...reactions5comments
