Today, I am reflecting on my 148th Aducanumab infusion, and the realization that my next infusion will be my last as part of this multiphase clinical trial. This is a bittersweet moment for me, as my family and I believe … Continue reading →

How OpenAI ChatGPT may Help People with Dementia to Write Better As a person living with Alzheimer’s disease, a dementia type, I’ve found that my language skills, vocabulary, and ability to form complete sentences have been impacted. However, with the … Continue reading →

Stepping Away and Stepping Back: My Hiatus from Alzheimer’s Advocacy It’s been two years since I last took an active role in Alzheimer’s advocacy. Life has a funny way of testing us, and it certainly did so with a series … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Adult Day Programs for Those with Dementia: A Personal Experience As a person living with younger onset / early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, I was initially hesitant to attend an adult day program. However, my experience at Town Square … Continue reading →

Participating in the BIOGEN EMBARK Aducanumab and Long-Term Extension Clinical Trial: A Patient’s Journey As a patient with Alzheimer’s disease, I have been fortunate enough to participate in the BIOGEN EMBARK Aducanumab clinical trial and its long-term extension. In this … Continue reading →

On Friday, November 6th, 2020 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) held an advisory meeting on the approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s medication Aducanumab, see Meeting of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement.  The outcome of the … Continue reading →

2019 Bradley Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden Ceremony It’s been almost a year since I was up here, I am so honored to be here again. This year has been one of the more challenging since my diagnosis … Continue reading →

I will continue to encourage others to participate in research clinical trials to find a cure for Alzheimer’s whether I continue on to another or not. Continue reading →

2018 Bradley Beach Walk to End Alzheimer’s Promise Garden Ceremony Continue reading →

I had the honor to speak at this walk last year. I’m honored today to have been asked to return. A little about me. I’m a husband, father, retired software architect, son, brother, servant leader, friend, neighbor, recreational vegetable gardener, … Continue reading →

  Thank you all for the opportunity to speak with you this morning, I’m so pleased to be here. Hope is a feeling of expectation. Faith for a certain thing to happen. We are here this morning to put hope … Continue reading →

Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today. I was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in March of 2016 at the age of 51. I went through almost a year of hospital visits, testing and misdiagnoses. During this … Continue reading →

On Thursday, April 26 Kim and I traveled to Philadelphia for 2018 20th Annual Elder & Disability Law Retreat where I was honored to receive the New Jersey State Bar Association 2018 Mary WanderPolo Award.  This award is presented each … Continue reading →

My dear friend Elizabeth Wolf and I had the pleasure of spending some time on the afternoon April 5th with our NJ 3rd district Congressman Tom MacArthur to discuss our nation’s Alzheimer’s public health crisis. Rep. MacArthur expressed his concern regarding the … Continue reading →

On March 12th, 2018 Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove and NJ’s 9th Legislative District presented a very important resolution recognizing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on the state of New Jersey to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. THE SENATE AND GENERAL … Continue reading →

In an email to our fine District 9th Senator and Assemblypersons I received a very responsive and encouraging reply. Senator Connors, Assemblyman Rumpf & Assemblywoman Gove. Thank you for your support for those of us living with Alzheimer’s diseases and … Continue reading →

On November 3rd 2017 Kim and I along with Maria Shiver and Dr. Maria Carrillo from the Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Association were guests on the Megyn Kelly Today Show to discuss Alzheimer’s Early Stage Diagnosis and Caregiving.

Good morning and thank for the privilege and opportunity to use my voice to speak on behalf of all those living with Alzheimer’s disease. I have been using my mind and voice to fight for awareness and a cure since … Continue reading →

When I was a boy, about seven from my recollection, a profound memory was formed. A memory I recall to this day, almost prophetic it feels sometimes. I was visiting my grandparents at their apartment with my dad, they lived … Continue reading →

On June 13th 2017 my family and I had the great pleasure of welcoming the filming staff of the Today show into our home and lives. The filming began at 8am and went late into the evening. I can tell … Continue reading →

Transcript from Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter Reason to Hope Speech. Good morning and thank you for allowing me to speak to you today. Imagine you are 51 years old. You have a healthy, loving marriage, your young adult kids … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of speaking on the topic of Identity at the “Education Session for Advocates Living with Dementia” session at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C. Alzheimer’s and other dementias can and will likely change many if not … Continue reading →

2017 Walk To End Alzheimer’s Training Summit Mission Moment – Harrisburg PA I was asked to speak to you today on why I do the Walk to End Alzheimer’s events. When I first considering walking it was part of my … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. President, I am writing you today to make you aware of a terrorist network that has infiltrated the borders of our great United States. This terrorist network has successfully killed many millions of Americans and is currently holding … Continue reading →

Hello Congressman MacArthur, My name is Jeff Borghoff.  I live in Forked River, NJ in Ocean County.  I’m 52 years old and I have younger-onset / early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.   Since my diagnosis, in March of 2016, I have been … Continue reading →

My wife Kim and I had the great pleasure of being special guests at and attending the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s 2017 Party in Purple Gala at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA on this past Saturday night, February … Continue reading →

I try to remain as independent as possible even though I can’t drive and need people to drive me places. Next week my wife and I have the pleasure of being the guests of the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s … Continue reading →

  The following is the transcript from my speech that was presented at the final general session on Saturday January, 28 2017 to the Alzheimer’s Association 2017 Leadership Summit. Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak with … Continue reading →

Today I had the privilege to watch a preview screening of PBS’s “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts.” It is a factual and heart wrenching documentary of the Alzheimer’s epidemic in our country.  For myself, a person living with Alzheimer’s, I am … Continue reading →

This is my original edited for space that was posted on Alz.org.  I’m very thankful to the Alzheimer’s Association for their posting and the broad awareness and support. I was asked by several of my friends living with dementia to … Continue reading →

I would hardly ever dream, at least I very rarely remembered my dreams. Since my Alzheimer’s diagnosis I’ve been dreaming frequently and vividly. I take Donepezil (also known by the brand name Aricept) as a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. According … Continue reading →

I grew up with my father telling me voting is a privilege that is earned and if I care about this country I will vote. He never told me how to vote, only that it’s a civic duty and that if … Continue reading →

For a person newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, especially a person with Early-Stage or younger onset, the topic of whether or not to drive can be a very hard one to work through. Alzheimer’s disease can effect our balance, motor skills, … Continue reading →

Dear Assemblywoman Lampitt, Mosquera, Huttle, Pinkin and Assemblymen Danielsen and Eustace, + I’m Including Assemblywoman Gove and Assemblymen Rumpf, Wolfe, McGuckin, Dancer, Clifton, Kean and Rible as they represent Ocean County where I live. My name is Jeff Borghoff. I … Continue reading →

The following are some notable points I gleaned from Jim George’s book “A Leader After God’s Own Heart: 15 Ways to Lead with Strength.”  I highly recommend the book for Christian and secular leaders alike.  The book is a study … Continue reading →