Words Matter: Choosing Words Wisely When It Comes to Alzheimer’s and Coronavirus
In January 2020, few had heard of “COVID-19.” Only weeks later, it became an official word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Its denotation, or its…
In January 2020, few had heard of “COVID-19.” Only weeks later, it became an official word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Its denotation, or its…
As COVID-19 continues to spread, particularly hitting vulnerable populations like elderly in nursing homes, caregiving for a loved one with dementia may feel overwhelming….
Being Patient spoke with Lori Nisson, Family and Community Services Director at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, about what steps caregivers should take to protect…
Last week, New York state mandated that nursing homes begin accepting COVID-19 patients who are on the mend and who cannot be sustained in…
As the number of people testing positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the United States is rising, people with dementia and their loved ones…
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, many of which serve people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, are at high risk of being hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks….
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue.
Trish Laub was a caregiver to her father with Alzheimer’s and author of The Comfort in their Journey book series. Here, shares guidance on…
For some, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis can feel like the end of life; for others, it’s a chance to begin a new one. Following his…
Arthena Caston on fighting for an accurate diagnosis, and living joyfully despite it. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease are around 14 percent higher among Black…
Having conversations about end of life care is difficult at any age, but for seniors, it can be especially difficult. Facing your mortality is…
The party was unremarkable. Overcrowded, yes, but nothing out of the ordinary. Within 15 minutes, however, I began to feel uncomfortable and knew that…
Lonni Schicker had spent most of her life being active, and working as a nurse and a teacher — but that all changed when…
An accomplished physician and professor of psychiatry and medical anthropology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Arthur Kleinman’s view on the profession was upended when…
When Geri Taylor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she and her husband, Jim Taylor, decided to develop a philosophy to live life “fully and…