My Alzheimer’s Story
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.
Choosing the Right Adult Day Program
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.
Your Lasting Legacy
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...
Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s
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...
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
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 and Older Adults
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]
Steve’s Alzheimer’s Story
My wife Bette was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2009. Over the years, I saw firsthand Bette’s struggles, my daughter Jordana’s struggles, in addition to my own struggles as we grappled with Bette’s worsening condition, with her loss of [View More]
My Valentine Has Alzheimer’s
Valentine’s Day is traditionally a celebration of love – an undefinable emotion of deep caring and commitment to another person, the willingness to put another above self, a union of souls, a friendship for life, and an unbreakable bond. [View More]
Traveling for the Holidays When Your Loved One Has Dementia
Traveling can be enjoyable for families impacted by dementia, but it can also bring challenges, especially during the busy holiday season. To ensure the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of everyone involved, planning is critical - and a good amount [View More]
Managing Caregiver Stress During the Holidays
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 [View More]