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Alzheimer's and Dementia

Read the latest Alzheimer's and Dementia Articles from Next Avenue.

An illustration of a person's silhouette with clouds over their head. Next Avenue, virtual dementia tour

I Had Dementia for Five Minutes: Here's What I Learned

Taking a Virtual Dementia Tour made me realize just how painful and frustrating my mother's experience with dementia had been
May 24, 2022
Actor Bruce Willis wearing a suit and tie. Next Avenue, aphasia

What is Aphasia?

Before we learned about Bruce Willis’ diagnosis, aphasia was not well understood
April 26, 2022
Author Amy Bloom sitting at home in a chair. Next Avenue, In Love Memoir of Love and Loss

Losing Her Husband Twice to Alzheimer's Disease

Author Amy Bloom's new memoir, 'In Love,' tells the story she and her husband wanted to share about his end-of-life decision
March 18, 2022
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A black and white photo of an aolder adult looking out into the distance. Next Avenue, covid impacts on dementia, isolation

The Impact of COVID on People with Dementia

Social isolation had a profound effect, and further cognitive decline in some older adults with dementia may be the result
March 10, 2022
A chess board in a person's home. Next Avenue, mild cognitive impairment

The Twists and Turns of My Mild Cognitive Impairment

A year or so after my diagnosis, I'm mourning a loss, making adaptations and still playing chess with family and friends
February 24, 2022
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