How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Pam’s journey with dementia/alzheimersAs a child I had epilepsy. I took medication. I did very well in school. I have a good life. I decided to stop taking medicine because I couldn’t get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Barking Mad, My Recovery StoryI'm an 87-year-old woman who had to retire as a speech language pathologist due to encroaching dementia. I was diagnosed early, ten years ago, with Alzheimer's then quickly Frontotemoral because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Prednisone & Dry MouthPrednisone - Last year I had to take prednisone 4 times in a space of 6 months, due to flare ups. I realized if I drank lots of water the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTips & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNon Drug TreatmentsResearch & Clinical Trials
What 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...Reactions0reactionsComments45 repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCaregivingCoping
What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition