Alzheimer's and genetics

The Conversations We Never Had -1

In 1990, my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We lived together for years, yet we never talked about what the diagnosis meant to him. Looking back, the silence around his illness is what I grieve most.

Carol Lindsay

Feb 23 min read

Alzheimer’s in Our Family: When Genetics Matter More Than Lifestyle

We share the same genes, the same history, and many of the same habits. The outcomes, however, are not shared—and there’s no way to know which side of the line you’ll land on.

Carol Lindsay

Feb 12 min read

Sometimes the right word still finds its way through. And sometimes, that’s enough.

When the Word Finally Comes

My younger brother just turned 60 and has been living with Alzheimer’s for several years. Before the disease, he was a successful, award-winning chef.

Carol Lindsay

Jan 142 min read