Alzheimer’s & Diabetes—Is There A Connection?...I am a person with diabetes, type 2 to be specific. As far as I’m aware, I am the first to have...reactionscomments
Living With Alzheimer’s: What to Expect on the Journey...Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advancesreactions2comments
Family Members Who Walk Away...Did you know... There are some who abandon their family members when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is given? I was horrified when...reactions1comment
Common Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Calming Dad's Anger and Agitation...I knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot...reactionscomments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?...From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead...reactionscomments
Mom Struggled With Decision-Making as a Caregiver...It is so easy to sit in judgment of the decisions others make - too easy. People try their best to do...reactions2comments
Never Forgotten: A Caregiver's Journey...I was my Mother’s caregiver (Alzheimer’s) 13 years ago. This was the hardest most challenging aspect in my life so far. However...reactions1comment
Reducing Blood Pressure to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Results From a Recent Study...Blood pressure and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia have been linked together before. Recently there have...reactionscomments
Making the Transition to Alzheimer's Caregiver...Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis from a loved one is generally distressing to the entire family. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic mentally and...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Care Resources: Help and Support Through Progression...Asking for help is not an easy thing to do, especially as we get older. We are taught to learn to do...reactionscomments
Grief Can Look Different for Everyone...Losing someone you love can be one of the most difficult life events you will ever have to deal with. It can...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at Home...Caring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many...reactionscomments
Tim Louwers...Tim was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Renata and Tim Louwers co-founded Months To Years in 2017 after the losses of their...
Sundowning...For caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s...reactions5comments
Finding Qualified Care for Alzheimer's: Tips and Navigating the Process...If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's disease you may find that, at some point, you need some extra help in...reactions1comment
Who Are You? (Part Two)...It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...
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...reactionscomments
