Our dental health is important for our overall health, but for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, dental care can be a challenge. As a person’s cognitive ability declines, they may forget important care routines such as brushing and flossing which could lead to cavities, gum disease, infections or possible pain.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather — a brilliant man with a PhD in exercise physiology who built a business in sports memorabilia and loved running marathons. When financial difficulties began affecting his business, we never imagined they could be early signs of rapidly progressive dementia.
August is National Make a Will Month – a timely reminder that creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and preserve your legacy. Unfortunately, most adults have not taken this important step. According to recent surveys, only 24% of Americans have...
For family members who observe an individual’s cognitive changes, it can be challenging to convince the individual to schedule a doctor’s appointment. Family and friends often call our Helpline because they are worried about a loved one and struggling with refusal to see a doctor.
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.
