Active 5 days agoHow can others support you emotionally?Share your experiences, reflect on your needs, and offer suggestions... What gestures or actions from your loved ones have significantly impacted your emotional well-being?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
Active 8 days agoNo one sees the "little" things that make me so sadMy husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingCaregiving
Recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's I was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I read my in-depth cognitive study and was told I have a strong cognitive reserve thus I mask my cognitive deficts. I live alone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
What do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...Reactions 0 reactions Comments43 repliesCopingCaregivingGenetics/Hereditary Risk
What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's Disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
How to respond to our LO’sSaw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving
Is anyone experiencing Sunrise Syndrome? How do you manage its symptoms?Sunrise Syndrome sufferers face unique challenges when they awaken. Is that something that you deal with? What would you tell others who are facing this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to assisted living. How has your life changed after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
How can we support self-care for caregivers?As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
How do you deal with stress and burnout?We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do you do when you're feeling burnt out?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesCaregivingCoping