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...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisDementia Types
Remembering certain things.My father has been in assisted living for months. We pay for extra help every day and weekends at the facility because he just can figure out anything anymore such...reactions4repliesAwareness
How to respond to our LO’sSaw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...reactions4repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
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
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
Bipolar and Dementia Experiences I am Bipolar and in the early stages of Dementia. I am fortunate to receive excellent psychiatric care and treatment, including medication. I am a fan of Google Sholar. i'd...reactions1replyAwarenessNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
How much television does your loved one watch a day?It is so easy to put my loved one in front of a television in order to gt others things done. How helpful is it for her? I am trying...reactions4repliesAwarenessCaregiving
Join the community in the Faces of Alzheimer's Image Gallery!Whether you are living with Alzheimer’s, caring for someone who has been diagnosed or celebrating the legacy of a loved one who has passed, share a photo to the Faces...reactions56repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for MeBeing a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...reactionsrepliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyAwareness