All About Alzheimer's Newsletter- Monday 27th April 2026

One change that often happens gradually is that a loved one begins spending more time alone at home.
At first it feels manageable, but over time it raises a quiet question: what happens if
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For Dennis Beck, Alzheimer’s is not just a diagnosis. It is something that has shaped his family for years.

He lost his mother, Lillian, to dementia. Later, his sister was also diagnosed, and her condition progressed rapidly. With that history, Alzheimer’s was something Dennis knew all too well.

Around 18 months ago, he began noticing changes in himself. Everyday tasks became more difficult, particularly using his computer. It was a small but significant shift, and one that prompted him to take action.

Dennis was diagnosed with late-stage mild onset Alzheimer’s.

Rather than stepping back, he chose to move forward with treatment.

Dennis now travels every two weeks with his wife, Cindy, from Rio Vista to Sutter Health in Sacramento, a journey of around 50 miles each way, to receive infusions of Leqembi.

Leqembi is designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s by targeting amyloid plaques in the brain. While it is not a cure, it represents a shift towards treatments that can help people maintain cognitive function for longer.

For Dennis, the impact has been noticeable.

“I’m forgetful,” he says, “but not as forgetful as before the infusions started.”

The treatment has allowed Dennis to remain more cognitively alert, helping him stay engaged with daily life. It has not removed the diagnosis, but it has changed how he experiences it.

This sense of stability has brought something just as important as the clinical effects: confidence in facing the future.

Dennis says he has no fear when he looks ahead.

Alongside his own journey, Dennis has remained committed to supporting others. He has raised more than $10,000 through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, contributing to ongoing research and awareness.

His experience reflects both the personal and collective side of Alzheimer’s. While he is navigating his own condition, he is also helping to support progress for others.

Dennis’s story highlights an important shift in how Alzheimer’s is approached.

While there is still no cure, treatments like Leqembi are beginning to change what living with the condition can look like. For some, it means more time, more clarity, and more opportunity to stay connected to the things that matter.

For Dennis, it has brought something simple but powerful:

Hope.

“Hope outshines the darkness of dementia.”

If this story resonates with you, you are not alone.

We share regular insights on our YouTube channel, covering topics such as caregiver guilt, emotional overwhelm, and the realities of caring for a loved one with dementia.

These videos are designed to support you with honest guidance and reassurance when you need it most.

Every week, we share an honest story from a caregiver — the things most people are too afraid to say out loud.

Thank you for sharing this. Changes around food and eating are very common in dementia, even though they often take people by surprise.

Appetite, taste, memory, and even the ability to recognise hunger can all be affected. This means eating patterns can become inconsistent, and behaviours around food can change in ways that feel confusing or concerning.

For some people, meals can feel overwhelming. Too much food on a plate, unfamiliar textures, or difficulty concentrating can all reduce interest in eating. For others, forgetting they have already eaten can lead to repeated requests for food.

It can help to simplify meals, offer smaller portions more frequently, and focus on foods that are familiar and easy to manage. Routine can also play an important role in making mealtimes feel more predictable and less stressful.

It is also important to recognise the emotional side of this for you. Food often feels closely linked to care and wellbeing, so when eating becomes unpredictable, it can create a strong sense of responsibility and worry.

You are not overreacting. You are responding to a real change that many caregivers face.

Trying to keep things flexible, rather than aiming for perfect routines, can ease some of that pressure. What matters most is maintaining comfort, nourishment, and a sense of calm around mealtimes where possible.

You are doing more than providing food. You are supporting wellbeing in a situation that is constantly changing.

And you are not alone in finding this difficult.

Harvey

If something’s been on your heart lately, let us know. We read every word. Your voice could offer comfort to someone else navigating the same journey.

Over the past year, I’ve been speaking more with companies about something that keeps coming up — how many employees are quietly balancing work with caring for a parent or loved one.

In many cases, its affecting stress, focus, and even whether people stay in their roles.

I’ve recently started working with a small number of organisations to support these employees in a simple, structured way — without adding pressure to HR teams.

If you work at a company where this might be relevant (or know someone in HR/People teams), feel free to reply and I can share more.

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