Kerri MacKay...Kerri MacKay first engaged with people living with Alzheimer disease and dementia when she volunteered as a nursing home recreation assistant in high school. In 2019, over a decade later...
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease-Related Dementia: What's the Difference?...As we or our loved one's age, we may be prone to memory loss and confusion. These problems can be due to many different underlying conditions that affect the brain...reactions23comments
Clinical Trial Consent Forms: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both potential risks and benefits. While informed consent frequently...reactionscomments
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Alzheimer's Disease...The number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease is growing. More than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with the disease. But there are disparities (differences)...reactionscomments
Caregivers: Take Happiness, Let Go of the Rest...Alzheimer’s disease is a dire diagnosis. The word “dementia” sparks joy in absolutely no one. Sadness, aggravation, depression, and hopelessness can often accompany both. It’s not easy to keep pulling...reactionscomments
Sharing Lasting Memories, Even With Dementia...On an early spring afternoon in April 2008, our family welcomed a photographer and newspaper journalist into our living room. They had visited us a few days earlier to talk...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources...reactionscomments
Christmas Without Daddy: Dealing with Holidays After Losing a Parent...No one can ever quite explain how hard loss is to someone who hasn’t been there. If you haven’t lost a parent, you don’t quite know the pinch, ache, and...reactionscomments
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you...reactionscomments
Alzheimer's Progression: Coping with Changes in Language...They say it's best to start at the beginning. That's what Glinda the good witch said anyway. My first experience with being aware of dementia was when I, along with...reactions2comments
10 Ways Caregivers Emotionally Support a Loved One...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. If you are a caregiver...reactions2comments
Active 2 days agoCaregiving for Husband...I'm caregiver for my husband of 47 years. He was diagnosed 3 years ago. In the last few months he has began to hallucinate most days....reactions2replies
Caregivers and The Dentist - Keeping Up With Your Loved Ones Oral Needs...Keeping up with a loved one with Alzheimer’s oral care can often seem like a challenge. Fortunately, working with a good dentist can make the process a lot easier. I’ve...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
Amy Grantham...Amy Grantham’s first dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease came as she watched the mental and physical decline of her grandmother. Like most kids, she thought her grandparents were immortal...
Link Between Nature & Alzheimer's: My Memories Through Nature...One of my earliest memories with my grandmother is of us placing peanuts along the railing of her deck and waiting for a bluejay to come. I was always so...reactionscomments
Ivy Farina...Ivy was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. At every point in my life I have loved family members suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Firstly, with my great grandmother when I was...
When to Consider Assisted Living with Alzheimer's Disease...If you are a loved one or caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease, you may face a difficult decision about when to place your loved one in an assisted living...reactionscomments
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?...It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...reactions18repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
