Are blood based biomarkers beneficial?Hi everyone. There’s been a lot of promising studies around Blood based bio markers in accurately predicting the presence of Alzheimer’s in a person. I was curious to see what...reactions15repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Finally found a helpful ForumI was recently diagnosed with early Dementia on December 24. I could write a long multi-paragraph intro, but that is not my intent. Please don't mistake what I am going...reactions2repliesPatientDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Have you taken FMLA to care for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease?FMLA allows employees to go on leave for up to 12 work weeks in a year. This leave is unpaid but you are able to keep your health benefits during...reactions14repliesResourcesCaregiving
Virtual Online Support GroupsDoes anyone know of any online video support groups?...reactions3replies
How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one? Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a...reactions22repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
My spouse is becoming increasingly difficult for me to control Control...reactions2repliesCopingTips & Advice
How do I keep my spouse from obsessing?My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular impairment. He’s been obsessing on our taxes and keeps wanting to go through our paperwork and he either misplaces things or...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Change in interests - What to make of this?My husband was dx 2 years ago with early alzs. So many times, it doesn't seem to fit. Then, "there it is." Lately he has ordered many fake flowers and...reactions2replies
In America survey: Help others understand the impact of Alzheimer's diseaseThe In America survey is now closed To better understand the patient and caregiver experience and realities of Alzheimer's disease, we are fielding our annual In America survey. By taking...reactions2repliesAwareness
Do you have any tips for attachment to stuffed animals?My mom has a stuffed animal that she thinks is real, which is fine. The problem is, she thinks it’s a baby (it’s an enlarged cardinal bird that can be...reactions3replies