Kerri MacKay...Kerri MacKay first engaged with people living with Alzheimer disease and dementia when she volunteered as a nursing home recreation assistant in...
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Caregiving 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...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...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...
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...
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...reactionscomments
Active 8 days agoWhat 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...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Where Did Dad Wander To?...Dad has always lived in the house I grew up in. To be more specific, Dad grew up in the house I...reactionscomments
Emotional Challenges of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Results From Our Survey...Alzheimer’s disease is not an easy diagnosis to accept. For many, it brings fears and challenges, which is only natural given that...reactions2comments
