The Power of Observation

By: Scott & Emily Sutherland Early onset Alzheimer’s disease creates a great deal of emotion in both the individual with the disease and the care partner. When individuals begin to show signs of memory loss, the people closest to them are likely the ones to notice these changes first. For instance, a loved one may […]

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How to Reduce Care Partner Isolation

By: Todd Wagoner, LCSW Care partners sacrifice immeasurable time and energy to provide the necessary structure, health, and quality of life for those living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Often the toll your sacrifice is taking on your well-being goes undetected or unaddressed.  Now more than ever, as the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges for […]

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Reframing for Respect: Words that Heal

In our blog post titled “My Name is Not Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease”, we discussed the importance of learning and understanding someone’s history to ensure they maintain their personhood instead of being defined by their disease. We also asked the question of how care partners, family members, friends, healthcare professionals, and communities can change their […]

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