Easy website for answering questions about my father's Alzheimer'sMy father has had Alzheimer's Disease for the past 7+ years and has progressed into a later stage. I've had lots of questions along the way and I'm finding it...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & AdviceResources
Over 1000 Clinical trial in the past 10 years and no treatments - what's going on?Hi everyone - Unfortunately, I have a very disturbing answer to that question. Almost all the money we donate to research goes to academic institutions that do research - research...reactions5repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsNon Drug Treatments
Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has HelpedHello everyone, I wanted to share my experience caring for my 82-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Before the symptoms appeared, she suffered a stroke...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceCaregiving
How do you navigate doctor appointments with your loved one? It's common for medical appointments to be fast-paced and overwhelming, particularly when caring for someone with dementia. Have you ever faced challenges with medical staff not recognizing you as the...reactions1replyCaregivingHealthcare TeamTips & 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 trying to take care of them. I talked...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
How have you planned for the future?With the progression of Alzheimer's, as a caregiver or someone living with the disease, it can be helpful to have plans in place for the future. Share in the comments...reactions5replies
I Wrote This To Help Others After Losing My Father to a long battle with Alzheimer's...It is not acknowledged nearly enough, but it is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingAwareness
OCD type behavior My 55 year old daughter with downs syndrome has started to copy words phrases from any things she gets her hands on. She also empties her bureau drawers full of...reactions2replies
For those who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions9repliesPatientTips & Advice