My Dad was recently diagnosed We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Caregivers Awareness MonthNovember is Caregivers Awareness Month! Share your journey of being a caregiver with a community that gets it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you address sleep issues? This is a space to ask questions relating to sleep issues and to share tips on sleep. We recently asked this question of our Facebook and Instagram communities and are...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
after losing my mom to dementia My mom had Alzheimer’s- We had her tested by local dr that specializes in this area.. My Dad probably had a bit of it as well ( both in their...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisDementia Types
Have you or a loved one taken Aduhelm to manage Alzheimer's symptoms? Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) was discontinued on November 1, 2024. It was not discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People taking Aduhelm should talk to their doctor as soon...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
How have you made your home safer for your loved one? As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Husband had become very sensitive Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCaregivingWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
Tips 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Do 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
HeredityMy 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDementia Types