This is an illustration from my new book Sometimes Grandmama Doesn't Know Me! But the illustration makes the point for caregivers. No matter what your age, if you have a loved one with Alzheimer's, …
“Living Out Loud” – AFTD Newsletter
If you've ever wondered what it is like for a family with a loved one with some form of dementia, I would highly encourage you to read this article. In this case Amy's husband had bvFTD …
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Younger On-set Alzheimer’s
THIS FOLLOWING EXCERPTS HAVE BEEN taken from an article in the October/November issue of "Brain and Life." Researchers are making important discoveries about Alzheimer's disease from people who …
Aducanamab – What is this???
This is a fairly new trail drug that was very effective in a United Kingdom trial recently. In the UK the small group of participants had their Alzheimer's reversed or the progression halted. So …
What About Non-caregivers?
Why is it that in so many families it is just one person who is providing the majority of the care? Statistically it is usually, but not always, is a female. And usually it's the oldest …
Wedding Bands & Engagement Rings
Wedding bands and engagement rings..... family necklaces....heirloom broaches.... Alzheimer's and dementia (AD/D) loved ones may become paranoid or suspicious about family or staff …