Is Alzheimer’s Contagious?

  There are currently 5.2 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s, and the number is expected to triple by 2050.  It has long been believed that Alzheimer's is caused only by age and genetics, but new research says … [Read more...]

Straying from Loved Ones

Q. This past summer, I went to Burke Lake Park with a friend, Mary, who has a child with autism. While purchasing a ticket for the carousel for another child, Mary's son wandered off. After searching for a bit, and involving the … [Read more...]

Things You Can Do to Relieve Caregiver Stress

Dear Baxter, Being a caregiver for my father with Alzheimer's is both rewarding and stressful. I want to take care of myself, but I don't know where to go for help, nor do I have the money to spend. What are some inexpensive … [Read more...]

When Loved Ones Aren’t Permitted to Visit

Peter Falk and his daughter, Catherine. (from dalje.com) Jane and Maria are sisters who haven't spoken in ten years due to a disagreement over their mother's care. Jane was a caregiver for her mother, Millie, and served as her … [Read more...]

$10,000 a month! Why don’t they take it seriously?

Q. My parents are in their 70's and I am a caregiver for them, while working part-time and raising a family. My father has had Parkinson's for fifteen years and is no longer mobile. My mother is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. … [Read more...]

New Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Presented at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

Image from 2015 AAIC- alzjourney.com Q. My grandmother, Pearl, and her three siblings, Rebecca, Helene, and Morris, all died from Alzheimer’s. I heard that a family history of Alzheimer’s is a major risk factor for the disease. … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Why Do Women Get Alzheimer’s More than Men?

Dear Angel, I read that women get Alzheimer’s more often than men. Do you know of any scientific reasons why this happens? Thanks in advance, Alice Heimersen-Wemmen ---- Dear Alice, Among people who are 71 and … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Need to See This

Alzheimer's Disease is an illness that causes people to lose the ability to remember, think, and use good judgment. Over time, as the disease worsens, those affected will have trouble with self-care and will need caregiving … [Read more...]

How to Make Your Own Bucket List

 Michael Ellenbogen skydiving (from YouTube) After more than a decade of having symptoms, Michael Ellenbogen was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at 49. He is one of an estimated 1.4 million people worldwide who have been … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Want to lower your risk for Alzheimer’s? Babysit your grandkids!

Dear Commander Bun Bun, I take care of my 3 year old grandson, Jake, every day, and boy does he keep me moving. I read somewhere that spending time with grandchildren can help stave off Alzheimer's. Have you heard anything … [Read more...]

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