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
FeaturedWhat 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...reactions79repliesCopingCaregivingGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Active todayAgitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...reactions77repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Active todayEarly dementiaI have been dealing with my husband's mild stage of dementia for several years. Some days are better than other days. We take one day at a time. He is...reactions11replies
Active todayCaregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...reactions25repliesCaregivingDepressionTips & Advice
Active todayHow to get helpI am having a hard time, I feel I want to sleep all day and not get up and have to face everyday life over and over again. Sometimes I...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Active todayIs 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...reactions17repliesAssisted LivingFriends & FamilyDepression
Active yesterdayHave you had experience with, or considered, utilizing home hospice care? Home hospice care can be a compassionate option to help someone who is living their last days to be in the comfort of their own home. We'd love to hear...reactions4repliesEnd of Life Care
Active yesterdayNever had anyone to co-relate with. New at that.Husband diagnosed in late 2018, put on meds. He doesn't sound like the people I see mentioned in a group I finally joined. His biggest problem is vision. He exhibited...reactions21repliesDementia Types
Active 2 days agoTips for getting dad with Alzheimer's to take medicine?because of my dads alzheimers, he has developed fungal issues on his body. i can't seem to get him to not only take his heart medicine but to apply the...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoDo I agree with my wife when she forgets?I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoHeredityMy mother, her two brothers, a sister and their mother had it. So far, it has not shown up on my Dad's side. I was tested 8 months ago, and...reactions7repliesDementia Types