FeaturedActive todaySo many questions... very limited answersThe hardest part for me is that there are no black and white answers. This disease has no timeline... the disease leaves no dignity.... the disease leaves you saying "I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingTips & Advice
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Active todayWhat it is really like to have stage 4 Alzheimer's I haven't been on here for awhile. I had a terrible flu that was complicated by pneumonia. My doctor put me on Tama-Flu. I was hospitalized with seizures, difficulty speaking...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayHow do you deal with your Alzheimer’s daily?Feel free to express your thoughts of the hardships of dealing with the disease from day to day....Reactions0reactionsComments54 repliesCopingGrief Depression
Active 5 days agoWhat I wish others knew about Alzheimer's It changes every day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMyths vs. Facts
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....Reactions0reactionsComments68 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments57 repliesCaregivingCoping
I know it’s coming, but what and when?Sorry I’ve not been able to be on here much. Imo communication is everything when you need a buddy to vent to. My dad is 94, memory span is averaging...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregiving
AccountabilityCan our loved ones be held accountable for stuff they do?For instance, I just cleaned up a huge food mess that my HWA made— crumbs, mostly— and he said he...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesCaregiving
How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Pam’s journey with dementia/alzheimersAs a child I had epilepsy. I took medication. I did very well in school. I have a good life. I decided to stop taking medicine because I couldn’t get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies