FeaturedActive todayWhat 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...reactions81repliesCopingCaregivingGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Active 4 days agoHow do you approach family members about help?In our house, caregiving is a family affair. We need to rely on each other to support our loved one and help...reactions13repliesCaregivingIntimacy & Relationships
Active 5 days agoAlzheimer’s Care & RoutinesCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally challenging. It often requires dedication, patience, and understanding from the patient and...reactions9repliesAssisted LivingDementia TypesCaregiving
Active 7 days agoCaregivers, 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?...reactions31repliesCaregivingDepressionTips & Advice
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...reactions10repliesCaregiving
What are your suggestions for communication strategies?He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....reactions15repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
First learning about diagnosis Talk to your love one about what they expect from you as it progress. They may not want you to do suffer...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
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...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
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....reactions69repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping