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
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Is anyone dealing with a loved one in the early/moderate stages?One thing I remember is my mom says she will never forget me. She says she is happy to hear my voice. My mom sometimes forgets where she is. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesFriends & FamilyAssisted LivingDepression
Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? What do you wish your family and friends understood about the disease?Dementia can make everyday tasks and communication challenging for the person living with the disease and their loved ones. For our community members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, what are some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Everybody needs somebody! Who do you rely on?It's no secret that Alzheimer's disease can often be isolating for those individuals diagnosed and caregivers. After you or a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, who did you turn...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFriends & Family
Remembering your loved oneTo commemorate the love and life of your loved one who passed from Alzheimer's disease, share with the community one memory you continue to hold dear to your heart....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesGrief Friends & FamilyCoping
Join the community in the Faces of Alzheimer's Image Gallery!Whether you are living with Alzheimer’s, caring for someone who has been diagnosed or celebrating the legacy of a loved one who has passed, share a photo to the Faces...Reactions 0 reactions Comments56 repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for MeBeing a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingAwarenessFriends & Family
Family, Friends and FireworksHolidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingCopingFriends & Family
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceAwarenessFriends & Family