Alzheimer’s patients ‘realistic’ but hopeful with approval of new drug
Jay Reinstein was diagnosed at age 57 with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease more than two years ago. After 25 years in local government, most recently serving as the assistant city manager in Fayetteville, NC, he began
Controversial New Alzheimer’s Drug: Why Some Patients Say Yes
By Kathleen Doheny July 7, 2021 -- Rolfe Johnson is a glass-half-full kind of guy, but also a realist. As a longtime attorney in Houston, only recently retired, he specialized in taking companies public, so
New Alzheimer’s Drug Aducanumab Stirs Controversy and Hope
Months before the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved aducanumab (Aduhelm), the first medication thought to modify the progression of Alzheimer's disease, on June 7, Jay Reinstein had already made the decision to try it.
You’re Not Alone: Alzheimer’s Support Groups Can Help
Building a strong support network is one of the most important steps caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can take following a diagnosis. Support groups—whether in person, online or over the phone—can provide education,
Jim Butler participating in a Clinical Trial
Jim Butler is receiving his monthly 45-minute infusion of drugs. What kind of drugs? He doesn’t know. Nor do the nurses administering them. Could be an experimental medicine that will help his brain fight Alzheimer’s
ELIZABETH PLAYS FLAG FOOTBALL FOR THE FIRST TIME TO HONOR HER FATHER
Two years ago, Elizabeth Reinstein was a normal college student at East Carolina University, worried about finals and finishing her senior year. But when she graduated, her whole life changed. Her father, Jay, who she
Alzheimer’s Tests Soon May Be Common. Should You Get One?
Not long ago, the only way to know if someone had Alzheimer’s disease was to examine the brain in an autopsy. That is changing — and fast — with brain scans and spinal taps that
I Won’t Take My Diagnosis Lying Down
This content was originally posted on Alz.org Arthena Caston’s huge personality and earnest interest in everyone she meets has made her an ideal person to share her experience with dementia. “I am always talking and
After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis, Friends Stop Calling
This content was originally posted on WSJ.com by Clare Ansberry Such reactions partly reflect a lack of understanding of the many stages and types of dementia, which affects nearly 50 million people globally and is
Think About It: Aging with Pride
This content was originally posted on Patch.com by Yarissa Reyes Ed Patterson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2018 at age 71. A Pittsburgh native, Ed moved numerous times to cities across the country as
Diagnosed With Dementia at 55, Kenmore Man Helps Others Cope
This content was originally posted on Buffalonews.com by Scott Scanlon Dave Gonlag remembers living in the same house during the 1960s with his great-grandmother, who was bedridden with dementia. His great-aunt succumbed to the disease
What If Pizza Tower Wasn’t Leaning
This content was originally posted on DMeantdMan.Blogspot.com IT'S NO SECRET! I LOVE PIZZA! You can tell from the pic that it loves me too! Today I am continuing the Food Portion of my blog with
While I Was Away
This content was originally posted on DMeantdMan.Blogspot.com Sooooooo........ It's been 2 months since I last sat down to write a blog. I am sure of you have been ready to call out the Posse to
Being Thankful Despite Diagnosis
This content was originally posted on Alzga.Blog Recently, on a cold but beautiful day in Wichita , Kansas , my husband and I were given a great opportunity to tell how we together live joyfully
My Husband, My Alzheimer’s Care Partner, and My Greatest Advocate
This content was originally posted on EverydayHealth.com When I started showing signs of dementia, it was my husband, David, who noticed first. As a nurse, David had managed a dementia unit and knew that the
A Journey Through Travel – Traveling with a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
This content was originally posted on ShesWanderful.com The following blog is written by Betty, an advisor for the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Early Stage Advisory Group, and her travel companion and long-time friend, Renee. Betty I
The Best Daughter a Father Could Ask For: Jay Reinstein Honors Care Partner Elizabeth
I am living with Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s can devastate a family, it brought my daughter Elizabeth and I much closer together. Most 24-year-olds would rather spend the majority of their time