We must proceed with caution when celebrating the progress of Alzheimer's research. This article explores three sharp edges; e.g., Is it dementia or something else?[...]
Baby Boomers have been credited with and blamed for many things over the years including free thinking to outright greed. During the years following World War II–from 1946 to[...]
Surviving as a caregiver is especially significant when caring for loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s who can no longer communicate meaningfully. Brain impairing illnes[...]
Albert does not recall his beloved Josie with whom he ran through the tall grassy meadows as a child. Fortunately, Josie still remembers. She visits Albert in the care home–g[...]
Guest columnist Constance Leshin writes about the early days of two of her long-time friends’ walk through Alzheimer’s. Ed. Alzheimer’s strikes Neuro-physiologist It wa[...]
After our recent response to: Ask the Caregiver’s Voice – What can I do about my abusive dad? a Canadian caregiver writes (edited): I am a sixty-year old with heart disease. [...]
Recently, The Caregivers Voice (TCV) had the opportunity to interview Dr. Michael Rafii, MD, PhD about the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study’s (ADCS) emphasis on ea[...]
I have been thankful for a long time that I was born toward the end of the baby boom generation. With few exceptions (such as the financial mess we’re in), I believe the lead[...]
Although most of the estimated 5.3 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease live in the community and are cared for by their families, about two-thirds of nursing home residents [...]
This question is being asked more frequently by Baby Boomers and even the media. I’ve covered this topic before; but it’s important enough to address again. I’ll [...]
