FeaturedActive 3 days agoSo 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...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceCoping
FeaturedActive 8 days agoWhat 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...reactions79repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCopingCaregiving
Active todayDenial and Alzheimer'sHow do you navigate denial, whether within yourself or a loved one, about an Alzheimer's diagnosis? This is a safe space where you can share tips and learn from others...reactions4replies
Active 3 days agoHow has your Alzheimer's experience affected the way that you plan in your life?I have found that as a caregiver that I cannot plan too far in the future and take things a day at a time....reactions14repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoEarly stages of dementia/alzeimersmy husband (86 yrs) is i the beginning of dementia/alzheimers. What bothers me is when I informed the doctor of his forgetfulness and the doctor gave him a memory test...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
Active 3 days agoBipolar and Dementia Experiences I am Bipolar and in the early stages of Dementia. I am fortunate to receive excellent psychiatric care and treatment, including medication. I am a fan of Google Sholar. i'd...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Active 3 days agoCaregiving with my own health issues - any suggestions?I had a heart attack in June and a stent, then a month later a very high blood pressure episode with some pressure and another stent. I'm not recovering my...reactions4replies
Active 3 days agoMy friend is distressed and sufferingI have a dear friend living in assisted living. When I visit her she just cries and cries because she doesn't understand why she's there. Even though her family visits...reactions11repliesGrief
Active 3 days agoTB006 Alzheimer's Treatment resultsTB006 is one of many drugs under development to treat Alzheimer's. My wife is currently in the mild category and we have been looking at trials to get involved with...reactions2replies
Active 3 days agoUse of ChatGPT to help manage careI think this system will be quite useful in helping me manage the care of my wife. As a start, I typed in the following statement: My wife has Alzheimer's...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Active 3 days agoWhat 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!...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice