Grieving the "Loss" of a Loved One with Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the entire family. It is a chronic, progressive neurological condition characterized by problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a disease that accounts...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jim & Marilyn Klunder...The Klunders was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. We are married, and we take care of Jim’s mother, Joan, who turns 85 in October 2019. The three of us were...
What's the Link Between Dementia and Age-Related Macular Degeneration?...Both age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are linked to the aging process. Researchers have been increasingly wondering if these diseases may be related since they have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Unrecognizable: Who Are You?...Alzheimer's is a very sad disease. It is sad for the person with it and all the loss that accompanies it. It is even sadder for the spouse. My mom...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What's the Link Between Dementia and Air Pollution?...Although a variety of factors may cause dementia, scientists have been looking at a somewhat unexpected possible variable: air pollution. Several studies have been done examining the link between dementia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it Alzheimer's, Dementia, or Something Else?...All forms of dementia are not the same. There are many types of brain diseases or conditions that cause cognitive impairments in thinking, memory, and judgment. Often there is confusion...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is There an End to Alzheimer's?...Alzheimer's is generally considered a chronic illness that progresses over time. It is also a fatal disease. Each person experiences the course of the disease differently, and the reasons for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias?...Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis is a challenge for patients, physicians, and researchers. There is no single accurate test to diagnose AD. People cannot be diagnosed until they begin to exhibit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shannon Simcox...Shannon is the event chair for the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's. In addition to promoting the event, she raises funds and awareness for the disease throughout the year. Shannon...
Kim Peretz-Mok...Kim was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. A decade ago when Kim became the primary caregiver for her father, she never envisioned that her journey would lead her to a...
Pat White...Pat was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Pat is a former music educator with music degrees from Univ. of Tenn. at Chattanooga, Indiana Univ. and Univ. of Georgia. Arriving in...
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial?...Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. It is...
What Animals Can Give: Animal Therapy to Cope with Dementia...I am amazed even today, a couple years later, how perceptive, caring, and loving animals are to those who are sick. My daughter had surgery recently and her cat knew...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Support Groups for Caregivers...Being a caregiver can take a lot of energy, especially for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers face not only the general stressors of caregiving but also deal with...
Cognitive Issues in Alzheimer’s...Problems with cognition (thinking) are one of the most well-known symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Trouble remembering things and people can be one of the first symptoms caregivers notice in their...
Daily Care Needs for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease...The middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, can last for many, many years. A person's functioning at the beginning of the stage looks very different than it...
Home Safety Tips...As Alzheimer’s progresses, it may be harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely, what number to call in the...
Coping with Early Stage Alzheimer's...There are different stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and a common model of the disease is the three-stage model: early stage (also called mild), middle stage (moderate), and late stage (severe)...
How to Plan for the Legal & Financial Aspects of Alzheimer's...Legal and financial planning are important for everyone, in case of an emergency or even simply for the future, but especially so for those with Alzheimer’s disease and their loved...
Resources and Support for Late-Stage Alzheimer's...Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be difficult. This is especially true as the disease gets worse and the person needs more specialized care. Knowing what is available when...
