When Anthea Rowan learned her mother had Alzheimer’s disease, she knew little about dementia. When her mother forgot who her daughter was, though, Rowan was spurred on to learn all…
As late-life dates go, for octogenarian widow Ruth, it seems like a good one. The guy is younger, quite personable, and has an interesting job in sustainable architecture, even if…
My dad’s been experiencing memory lapses and making sketchy decisions. I finally got him into a neurologist who diagnosed him with dementia, most likely mixed Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. Full…
In the months after my partner, Alex, was diagnosed with dementia in 2019, more than one person advised me to “save” myself. What they meant was that I should move…
Almost 1.6 million of us care for someone living with dementia. Keri Kitay became one of them when her mother was unexpectedly diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of…
Two Northern Ireland families have opened up about how a local support group has been a lifeline for themselves and their loved ones with dementia. Full Story
A few days ago, my older brother shared a touching video with me, and a few friends who were well aware of my interest in music therapy for the elderly…
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may develop other medical problems over time, as we all do. These problems can cause confusion and behavior changes. Full Story
For too long, many people have viewed Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia with a sense of uncertainty and confusion. Full Story
A simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, which afflicts nearly 7 million Americans, could soon replace more invasive and expensive diagnostic methods such as spinal taps and brain scans.…