John Schall: Despite the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in our society, accepting the diagnosis of a loved one is often difficult. Once your loved one receives the diagnosis, the road ahead can be hard to navigate, and it can be a challenging or scary realization as you step into the role of [...]

Learn about the importance of addressing your loved one's needs as well as your own. John Schall: When you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, one of the biggest challenges is learning to adapt the way you communicate and engage with them as the disease progresses. According to a survey we [...]

Find out how you can stay connected with your loved one by hearing what's worked for others. John Schall: When you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, one of the biggest challenges is learning to adapt the way you communicate and engage with them as the disease progresses. According to a [...]

Listen to fellow caregivers talk about their day-to-day experiences and discover ways that may help you adapt your routine. John Schall: Caregiving for your loved one is an important and fulfilling task. It gives you time to spend with your loved one and peace-of-mind knowing they are being well-cared for. Yet being [...]

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, as well as tips for coping with the diagnosis. Laura, Caregiver for Mother, 8 Years, California: I found her parked on the side of the street about five miles from the house and she said that her car had run out of gas. [...]

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, as well as tips for coping with the diagnosis. Joanne, Caregiver for Husband, 5 Years, California: The best suggestion that I could give to any caregiver is first of all get educated, know about Alzheimer’s and what it involves because it’s not easy [...]

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, as well as tips for coping with the diagnosis, as caregivers recall the pivotal moments after learning their loved one's diagnosis. Kate, Caregiver for Husband, 1 Year, Texas: I remember I was driving to work when they gave me the diagnosis, and I [...]

Learn about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, as well as tips for coping with the diagnosis. Claudia, Caregiver for Mother, 12 Years, Texas: My mother is so good at hiding things, and not so much hiding things as she didn't want people to know that she was having problems, so [...]

Insights and advice from those who have walked in similar shoes. Joanne, Caregiver for Husband, 5 years, California: The best suggestion that I could give to any caregiver is first of all, know about Alzheimer’s and what it involves because it’s not easy and it doesn’t get better… Wayne, Caregiver for Mother, [...]

Communication tactics to help you connect with your loved one. Judith, Caregiver for Mother, 4 Years, Texas: That mind goes into a locked closet and they can't get out.  They can't see the way out to the door, not the keyhole, whatever you want to call it.  It's darkness for them. Claudia, [...]