New Alzheimer’s Drug Temporarily Slows Progression
The FDA recently approved a new drug in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is being sold under the brand name Leqembi by its...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 10, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Teacher
Loving a spouse with dementia for decades comes with tremendous heartache. The treacherous path that must be tread requires steady,...
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Mary Doyle
- Jan 3, 2023
Love Them Where They Are
Like sunshine on an overcast day rays of the man I knew peek through the clouds leaving me longing for more. This poem sums up how we...
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Mary Doyle
- Nov 14, 2022
Modified Holidays for Loved Ones with Dementia
With the holidays approaching, all the fun and memorable events ahead present increased challenges for people with dementia. In addition,...
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Mary Doyle
- Jul 20, 2022
Advances in Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
A simple blood test reveals a great deal about our health. Anemia, blood cancers, and infection can be detected in addition to learning...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 7, 2022
The Battle of the Bath
Getting a loved one with later stages of dementia into the shower is like setting them up for torture. They can put up quite a fight over...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 9, 2019
Now Appearing in Heaven
We who believe in a loving God and the gift of everlasting life, rejoice in death. In our hearts, we know our loved one is at peace in...
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Mary Doyle
- Feb 13, 2016
What a Woman Wants
The days of my husband, Marshall, showering me with lavish gifts are long gone. No more jewelry, flowers, or chocolates from my...
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Mary Doyle
- Dec 2, 2015
Sleep and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Sleep well. That’s something I often say to my children and grandchildren when speaking with them in the evening. Studies show how...
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Mary Doyle
- Nov 21, 2015
What Time Is It?
My apologies for the lapse in posting. The last month and a half flew by vacationing with one of my daughters and her family; preparing...
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Mary Doyle
- Aug 21, 2015
Blessing of Bright Stars
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is both heartwarming and heart wrenching. It is an intense and intimate form of care,...
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Mary Doyle
- May 29, 2015
Eat Well. Live Well.
Food is nature’s medicine. Well, at least before we add all the butter and sugar. A recent study published in the journal, Alzheimer’s &...
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Mary Doyle
- Apr 13, 2015
Radio Interview on Caregiving and Alzheimer’s
Are you a family caregiver, especially for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, or know a friend who is? If so, you may want to check out my...
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Mary Doyle
- Mar 4, 2015
The Caregiver’s Disease
The journey we take when we partner with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is turbulent to say the least. Our husband, sister, or...
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Mary Doyle
- Oct 11, 2013
Happy Anniversary to Us
My husband and I are celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary. At least half of our years together have included Alzheimer’s disease. In...
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