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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...

What do you do if your loved one with dementia exhibits sexually inappropriate behaviors?

Hypersexuality is a possible symptom of dementia that is especially hard to deal with. It can make spouses and other loved ones feel embarrassed, anxious, and scared and affect both...

Caregivers and family interactions

Any other caregivers feel like the family members don't understand exactly what this disease does to their love one....

What are alternatives to saying "remember"?

Words like, "remember" can be triggering to a person who is living with Alzheimer's disease. While the intention behind the word can be innocent enough - "Did you remember to...

The loss of a loved one is hard. Grieving is personal yet so connected.

What are some ways you navigate grief while paying tribute to your loved one? Share your thoughts with our community members....

How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity?

Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...

Trapped

My sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past 5 years my life has been all about...

For those who are caring for a loved one 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...

Agitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?

Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...

Ideas for holiday season stress

My husband is almost 70 with early- mid (IDK) Alzheimer's. I am 72. We have been under tremendous stress since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. It seems like we are...

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