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Pam Farina wrote a new article 5 days, 11 hours ago

The End Stage: A Loving Goodbye to My Mom With Alzheimer’s

Mom was in the very end stage of her Alzheimer’s journey. She was completely bedridden, non-verbal, and unable to even …

Amy Grantham wrote a new article 1 week ago

Dementia: Silence Speaks Volumes

They say it’s best to start at the beginning. That’s what Glinda the good witch said anyway. My first experience …

Editorial Team wrote a new article 1 week, 5 days ago

10 Things Caregivers Can Do To Emotionally Support Their Loved One

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the …

TK Sellman wrote a new article 1 week, 6 days ago

Amy Grantham posted a new activity comment 2 weeks ago

Thank you! 🙂

Shannon Simcox posted a new activity comment 2 weeks ago

That’s so awesome to hear, @OneNana1956. I hope it stretched into a few days! — Shannon AlzheimersDisease.net team member

Shannon Simcox posted a new activity comment 2 weeks ago

Nice pic, Amy!

Shannon Simcox posted a new activity comment 2 weeks ago

@MelindaN I’m so sorry that you and your husband are going through this. Have you brought the hallucinations to your physician’s attention? A few articles within AlzheimersDisease.Net may be of some help: this one and this one. Perhaps they can provide some aid. — Shannon AlzheimersDisease.net team member

Shelley Hlymbicky wrote a new article 2 weeks ago

The Effect Of Caregiving From A Distance

When a loved one has Alzheimer’s we always think about the effect it has on the person or the spouse …

MelindaN started the topic Caregiving for Husband in the forum Caregiver Tips 2 weeks ago

I’m caregiver for my husband of 47 years. He was diagnosed 3 years ago. In the last few months he has began to hallucinate most days.

Kim Peretz wrote a new article 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Moving From Home to Home: When Is the Right Time?

For me, becoming my father’s caregiver was a natural progression of sorts. My parents moved in with my family and …

MelindaN posted an update 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tired

Shannon Simcox wrote a new article 2 weeks, 4 days ago

How to Get Started With the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Fundraising Event

The Alzheimer’s Association is a national nonprofit organization that funds research to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. That was …

Editorial Team wrote a new article 2 weeks, 4 days ago

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Participating in a Clinical Trial

Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or …

Editorial Team wrote a new article 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer and Alzheimer’s Risk

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has been a significant treatment of prostate cancer for decades. The aim of ADT is to …

Malinda posted an update 2 weeks, 6 days ago

I am okay. Just tired.

Kelly-McNamara liked Caregivers and The Dentist – Keeping Up With Your Loved Ones Oral Needs 3 weeks ago

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dramanda shared a new story 3 weeks ago

Keeping up with a loved one with Alzheimer’s oral care can often seem like a challenge. Fortunately, working with a good dentist can make the process a lot easier. I’ve worked in dentistry for 20 years, and hav […]

Editorial Team posted a page 3 weeks ago

TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her to go back to school to become a sleep technologist in 2012 and a p […]