Diagnosing Alzheimer's is a complex and imprecise process, sometimes, as was the case with me, misdiagnoses are made.
5 CommentsA new set of educational films aims to alleviate the stigma of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia in a unique way.
0 CommentsI have always said that the thing I fear the most is losing my mind. So every move I make, every false step, every outspoken word sets me on edge, giving me pause.
17 CommentsDementia is so devastating and divisive that it can be hard to maintain a loving attitude towards a family member with the disease. Discover how to reconnect with a loved one.
13 CommentsA new surgical technique promises to help alleviate the neurological glitches caused by Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, depression and other brain disorders.
3 CommentsA prominent neurologist offers his take on a recent study that says vitamin E may be beneficial for people with Alzheimer's disease.
8 CommentsResearchers just developed a 15-minute test aimed at diagnosing possible dementia in aging adults.
1 CommentMy experiences as a long-distance caregiver for my mother taught my family and I the true significance of the phrase, "Rest in peace."
4 CommentsMy mother can't always remember who she is, but that doesn't mean the love between them is gone.
13 CommentsWhen the world doesn't make sense to Rodger, I sometimes have to fib to calm him down. The truth is, there's no real consensus among caregivers about the ethical nature of therapeutic lying.
1 CommentGood communication is crucial when a loved one with dementia is involved in an emergency situation. Here are 4 strategies to prevent breakdowns and smooth interpersonal interactions.
1 CommentDay-to-day annoyances wear on caregivers after a while. Sometimes, all we can do is grit our teeth, focus on the positives and try our best to get through it.
25 CommentsIn a society where the topic of Alzheimer's is still taboo, we may need an "Alzheimer's Anonymous" to encourage thoughtful dialogue about the disease.
6 CommentsWith more and more people being diagnosed with dementia, the question becomes: How do we make society (and our communities) more dementia-friendly?
1 CommentJohnson and Johnson faces a multi-billion dollar financial penalty for making misleading claims about one of its most popular drugs.
5 CommentsI recently met a man with Alzheimer's who changed my outlook on my own future with Alzheimer's disease.
0 CommentsDoctors cannot yet definitely diagnose Alzheimer's in a living person. The uncertainty caused by this state of limbo takes a toll on those with the disease, and their friends and family.
8 CommentsThe newly-proposed 'peanut butter sniff test' for Alzheimer's disease has gotten a great deal of attention. But I wonder how accurate it really is.
25 CommentsI've been reflecting on how Alzheimer's might affect my future--especially my relationship with my wife and loved ones.
1 CommentGet an insider's perspective on life inside the Alzheimer's epidemic. follow the real-life stories of three families coping with the diagnosis, and exploring what the future holds.
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