Q. During a conversation the other night, my father said that if he was ever diagnosed with dementia that he wouldn’t want to live that way or burden the family. I know that Death with Dignity is legal in a growing number of … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Decluttering Help or Hurt People with Dementia? Two Sides to the Story
February 15, 2022 by
Linda, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, enjoys taking trips to the thrift store. Her intent is to find treasures and collectibles, such as teacups, which she has collected since she was a child. Once in a while, Linda … [Read more...]
Print This PageTony Bennett: When Musical Memory Triumphs Over Alzheimer’s
October 5, 2021 by
This past Sunday on “60 Minutes,” Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan, revealed that Tony (95) was diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago. The entire country may now know that Tony has Alzheimer’s, but Tony himself doesn’t know of his … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan People with Dementia Exercise their Right to Vote?
October 6, 2020 by
When it comes to the upcoming election, one political statement we can all agree on is that every U.S. citizen should exercise his or her right to vote on November 3. But does that include people living with Alzheimer’s or another … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan You Still Live Alone if You Have Early-Stage Alzheimer’s?
January 7, 2020 by
When Kimberly was first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she took it as a devastating blow. She experienced the gamut of emotions anyone would feel after such a shocking discovery about oneself, including shock, denial, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageDozens of Dementia Treatments Have Failed. Will This One Work?
February 21, 2018 by
Peter Wooding (77) is among the 5 million Americans who are facing Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most devastating diagnoses today. Happily married for more than 50 years, Peter and his wife Joanne are not going to sit back and … [Read more...]
Print This PageThree Ways to Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Begin
January 3, 2018 by
Evelyn believes that her father, Bill, is beginning to exhibit symptoms of Alzheimer's. His memory loss started out mild, but is beginning to disrupt his daily life. He gets confused often, and loses concept of place and time. At … [Read more...]
Print This PageInspiring Memories and Emotions in Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
December 13, 2017 by
Nora has had Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years. Each year, her niece, Jeannette, visits her a few days before Christmas, to play her favorite holiday music, give her candy canes, and show her pictures of Washington, DC, where she … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s a Spectrum Disease, Similar to Autism Spectrum Disorder?
November 9, 2017 by
Mary, a retired college professor, was unhappy when her ophthalmologist insisted that she stop driving. It happened when Mary informed her about her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Mary’s vision hadn’t changed in 10 years, and she felt … [Read more...]
Print This PageLocal College Students Invent New Gadget to Diagnose Alzheimer’s
October 11, 2017 by
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia in older … [Read more...]
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