Veteran New York television journalist Bill Ritter announced that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and was stepping away from his longtime role at WABC.

Summer can be a time for connection and joy and for some, it can be a time to plan a well-deserved vacation. Many individuals caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia find themselves wondering if travel is still possible. Travel can still be possible in the early and middle stages, but it may take additional planning, structure, and flexibility.

Almost two-thirds of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease are women. And women in their sixties are more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease over the rest of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer.

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...