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
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...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
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
