For many years, I thought about honoring my dad by doing something meaningful to help other families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. That opportunity came about ten years ago when I was asked to join the Alzheimer’s New Jersey® Board of Directors.
Defining moments have lasting importance - they shape who we are and guide what comes next. As we begin 2026, we want to pause and acknowledge one such defining moment in the history of Alzheimer’s New Jersey®.
The expectations and commitments of the holiday season combined with the responsibilities of caregiving can sometimes turn “the most wonderful time of the year” into the exact opposite. Caring for a loved one with dementia means that the holidays may not feel the same as years prior.
Over 600,000 New Jersey residents are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. This includes individuals living with the disease and their family members and friends who care for them.
My mom was funny, smart, loving and adored her family. She owned and operated a very successful business when moms were mostly homemakers. She was a religious schoolteacher. She was ahead of her time.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s at home can be rewarding but also overwhelming. Adult Day Centers offer families an option that can supplement care at home. Adult Day Centers provide structured support for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and much-needed respite for caregivers.
August is National Make a Will Month – a time to remind everyone about the importance of having a will. All adults should have a will – a relatively simple and inexpensive legal document that enables you to control the distribution of your hard-earned assets...
While older age is the greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, a less common form of the disease, known as young-onset or early-onset Alzheimer’s, can develop in those under the age of 65. Affecting 5-6% of all people...
The presence of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain has long been considered the biological sign or biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Plaques form as a result of amyloid-beta protein clumping and depositing outside of the neurons in the [View More]
Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute to cognitive health. Genetic, environmental, and [View More]
