First there are the Alzheimer’s symptoms, including confusion, debilitation, and a fog that never lifts. Then there are the Alzheimer’s caretaker symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, and a nagging question that never fades: if you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s, how much of your own life are you responsible for sacrificing in the process?... Read full article

There’s an age when society expects people to be responsible—usually about 21. But is there also an age when people are no longer expected to be responsible? How about 73? That’s the age a California widower named Robert Pyle was when he made a series of decisions that triggered a financial freefall, resulting in the loss of his $650,000 home and $500,000 life savings.... Read full article