Aphasia

When Dementia Steals the Security Question Answers

When my brother’s password reset hinged on the name of his first pet, we discovered how fragile ordinary memories can be. The milestones remain, but the small details—the cat’s name, the everyday moments—are the first to disappear. When dementia erases the past, someone else has to hold it.

Carol Lindsay

Jul 262 min read

One More Thing Alzheimer’s Takes: The Family Group Text

A nurse reflects on the moment she realized sharing family news with siblings who have Alzheimer’s no longer helps—and how dementia quietly changes family communication.

Carol Lindsay

Jul 182 min read

Until Then, I’ll Take the Calls-4

When my brother calls, his aphasia makes speaking hard—but we still talk. Naming dementia, laughing together, and saying the hard things keeps us connected while we still can.

Carol Lindsay

Feb 52 min read

My sister went through a phase where she could not stop thinking about von Willebrand disease.

The Problem She Could Name-2

“I have a problem,” my sister would say, her voice tight with worry. “What’s your problem?” I’d ask. “I have von Willebrand.”

Carol Lindsay

Feb 32 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