ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
I am navigating
my future.
OPEN Mental Health, a part of Otsuka Patient Education Network (OPEN), is a collection of online resources dedicated to providing firsthand perspectives and insights from those living with Alzheimer's disease.
Every individual's health experience can be different. On this website, participants have shared their personal experiences. Individual experiences may vary.
WHAT IS ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which causes a progressive loss of memory, cognitive, and social function. Currently there is no way to reverse or stop the effects of the disease, and eventually people with Alzheimer’s will need full-time care and support.
FEATURED STORIES
Here you'll find videos and articles about living with Alzheimer's disease or caring for someone who does.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
Understanding Agitation
This short video explains symptoms of agitation and how to recognize the symptoms for yourself and loved ones. If you or a loved one is experiencing agitation, you are not alone. You can talk with the doctor about the options available to you.
The Other Symptoms of AD
This video covers the importance of reducing the burden of disease by recognizing NPS as a medical condition that may be able to be managed.
Calling All Voices: Stories from Black Community Members
This paper shares insights from members of the Black community who are living with dementia or caring for a loved one with dementia. The challenges that were faced and the lessons learned on how to live well with dementia are the main topics covered in the paper.