Stories

The people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I forget things all the time. It’s part of...

My husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he shocked me with a moment of clarity. He...

This disease is not only physical, but the mental struggles can make it so hard for me to find clarity/focus. Some days, I do little tasks, other days, I only...

I started with issues with little things that were noticeable to me. Forgetting names, words for things, remembering conversations, managing the bills….. all of these became known over time, I...

I have worked in private home care for 30 years. When my mom suffered a stroke, I was completely blown away by the fact that my family was saying she...

I have been a caregiver all my life. I spent 4 years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. I am now 55, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's myself. I...

Editor's note: "John's wife submitted this story on his behalf and said, "When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of 'His Story,' and he starts a conversation...

My husband loves people and is compulsive in his communication. When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of "His Story" and he starts a conversation with strangers...

My husband has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies disease, and after our last visit with our Neurologist, placement was discussed. Just the thought of it hit me so hard. It's a...

The changes were subtle at first and progressed to more forgetfulness over time. Things that used to come relatively easy for our father were now tricky, and this caused frustration...

You are right here in front of me. But you are disappearing; You call it living in a fog, I cannot stop my eyes from tearing. At first it was...

Until you live it... You cannot know... The breaking of my heart... I am trying not to show. Until you live it... Don’t judge or give your take... For I...

Living in the Dark He moves from room to room, Around in circles he goes. Searching for this or that, Like some tormented soul. Dog treats in the coffeemaker, Papers...

I was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, and the only major impact it has had on my life is that I had to stop driving right after the...

My father had Alzheimers starting at age 80 and lived to be 90, lived with my brother and his family, and attended adult daycare as his disease started to affect...

I am a caretaker for my wife Carol; she is 79. We met at school in the 11th grade. We’ve been sweethearts ever since. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary...

My name is Bobbie Joe, and I was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 42. I was told by my then Neurologist that I had 7 to 10 years to live...

My husband just turned 60. He was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's dementia at the age of 54. I am his full-time caregiver. I still try to work a full-time job...

It all started in earnest the day my husband went missing. He had gone alone downtown to run an errand and didn’t return. I called the sheriff after five hours...

My name is Sue, my real name. My wife's name is Diana. In July of 2020, while on my way to my baby sister's funeral. My wife called me as...