How Are You Treated Differently Since Diagnosis?...Receiving a life-changing diagnosis, like Alzheimer's, can be incredibly challenging not only for those receiving the diagnosis but also for their loved...reactionscomments
(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
Prepping for Caregivers: Adult-Proofing Your House...I've often heard about soon-to-be moms "nesting." Toward the end of gestation, these women dive into making fitting accommodations for their new...reactions2comments
Tell Us About Your Pet...Pets can have such an impact on our lives. They can help us feel not so alone during periods of isolation. They're...reactions7replies
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactionscomments
Hurricanes and Health Care...When my grandmother got sick, my mom would make the six hour drive up from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the little farmhouse...reactionscomments
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?...It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do...reactions25repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Daddy & Layla: The Importance of Pet Visits...We are country folks. I grew up much like my dad in rural areas surrounded by vast fields of cattle, soybeans, corn...reactionscomments
A Taboo Topic: Alzheimer's and the Concept of Death With Dignity...I have had a lot of time lately to reflect on the journey I watched my dad walk with Alzheimer's, which led...reactionscomments
COVID-19: Tips To Reduce Your Risk...With all of the news circulating about the novel (new) coronavirus, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or anxious. This is...reactionscomments
What to Know About COVID-19...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
