Suggestions for managing headaches with 89 year old mother with AD?Taking Aricept, Buspar, Respirdol...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingCopingSide Effects
I try to stay calm and do deep breathing and try to get plenty of sleepI am 80 years as is my husband. I have been my husband's primary caregiver for many years. Fortunately, I don't get lonely and keep myself busy at home in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Are there any teens or young adults that also have a parent with Alzheimer’s?I am 21 years old and my mom is on the last stage of early onset Alzheimer’s. She is only 53 years old. I have never seen, met or heard...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
How do you keep your home safe?Nightlights, guardrails, slip pads - what tools do you use to make sure every room in your home is safe to manage morning and night?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceCopingResources
Everybody needs somebody! Who do you rely on?It's no secret that Alzheimer's disease can often be isolating for those individuals diagnosed and caregivers. After you or a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, who did you turn...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFriends & Family
Early-Onset Alzheimer'sWhether you are a patient or a caregiver we want to hear from you! What have you learned from your diagnosis and the experience of managing early-onset Alzheimer's? How do...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
CopingMy mum has alzheimer's, l have looked after her for 4 years. 3 weeks ago she had a nasty fall (one of many )ended up in A&E , social workers...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How to deal with vindictive speech and threats to caregiver? How can this be handled when caregiver feels unsafe due to threatening speech?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Food struggles?Does anyone's loved one struggle with the mechanics of eating? My husband takes his sandwiches apart now, has trouble with hand held things like pizza and has a hard time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
How do you deal with your Alzheimer’s daily?Feel free to express your thoughts of the hardships of dealing with the disease from day to day....Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesDepressionCopingGrief