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...reactions5comments
Managing Daily Tasks as Alzheimer's Progresses...A number of years ago we really started to notice that Mom was having a more difficult time starting and completing daily...reactions4comments
The Not-So-Obvious Symptoms of Alzheimer's...When we think about Alzheimer's symptoms, we often go straight to memory loss or cognitive issues. While these are hallmark features of...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Head Injury, Brain Injury, and Alzheimer's...Everyone touched by Alzheimer's, whether it's directly or by virtue of having a loved one with it, knows that Alzheimer's is a...reactionscomments
Sources for Finding Professional Help with Alzheimer's...Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease can be a full-time job, even if you're lucky enough to have the help of family...reactions3comments
Just Me and 10,000 of My Friends: Walk to End Alzheimer's...November 10, 2019, came and went. With it, another Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer's is in the history books. And I have...reactionscomments
What's the Story with Napping and Alzheimer's?...You hear one day that daytime naps are good for your health. Then, the next day, you hear that daytime naps are...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and makes up 60-80 percent of dementia diagnoses. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Ted Rall...Ted was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Editorial Cartoonist Ted Rall became nationally known for his work during the 1990s, when he...
Helpful Resources for the Alzheimer’s Community...When receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis for yourself or your loved one, it can feel overwhelming to figure out what resources you may...reactions4comments
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...reactions25comments
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
