Could You Get Alzheimer’s at 40?

Q. My older brother, Chris, just turned 40. He is a successful businessman, and the father of three. My family sees him and his wife often, as we are very close and they live nearby. Five years ago, I began seeing memory slips … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: How to Convey Love to Someone with Alzheimer’s

Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago. A moment I have been dreading finally arrived. When we went to visit her, she forgot who we were. It hurt a lot to see this happening, and I know … [Read more...]

Do I Have the Alzheimer’s Gene?

Q. My father and several of my aunts and uncles on his side and on my mother’s side have had Alzheimer’s disease, so I know that it is common in my family. I wish there was a way to know if I will get it too, so I could start on … [Read more...]

A Parent has Alzheimer’s and a Gun. What Do You Do?

Ever since Gregg Schnepp retired, his favorite activity has been gathering with his friends at the shooting range. According to his wife, Joanne, who is a strong believer in the right to bear arms, “shooting is about his only … [Read more...]

Discriminated Against for Having the “Wrong Type of Illness”

Long-term care services, whether provided in institutions or in the community, are essential to the well-being of many elderly and non-elderly people with limitations in performing daily activities. In the United States, in … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Would a Pet be Beneficial for my Mom with Alzheimer’s?

Dear Angel,My mom has Alzheimer’s and I am thinking about bringing a cat into the house to help calm her down when she gets agitated. Is pet therapy effective for those with Alzheimer’s and do you think it’s a good idea for … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s Lost Memories May Be Recoverable

Jennifer was 42 years-old when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s.  She was heartbroken at first, wondering if she would remember the details of her first love, her child's wobbly first steps, her overseas travels, or … [Read more...]

Does it Matter Whether You Visit a Loved One with Alzheimer’s?

 Kathleen's grandmother, Ruth, has Alzheimer's and is in a nursing home. When she first moved in, Kathleen's mother and her uncle would visit often, bringing Ruth her favorite foods, musical recordings, and photos to … [Read more...]

What Can Be Done with $350 million? (a lot, we hope)

Alzheimer’s research got a $350 million boost last week, when President Barack Obama signed the FY2016 budget into law. This historic amount marks the largest boost ever for federal Alzheimer’s research funding — a nearly 60 … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Holiday Gifts for a Loved One with Dementia

Dear Baxter,I would like to buy a holiday gift for my grandmother with dementia. Do you have any ideas about what I should get for her, that she could appreciate.Thanks,Aggie Ift-Forgrama --- Dear Aggie,Shopping … [Read more...]

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