Recovering from being startled?A member asked this question on Facebook. I'm hoping other members will be able to provide feedback for him. -"I wish I could connect with others who have come back...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionTips & AdvicePatient
Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read...I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago. Wanting to help others finding themselves in the same horrible and overwhelming situation, I wrote...reactions2repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
Discussing Alzheimer's diagnosis with sister who won't admit a problem. My sister (74) is in the hospital due to heart, kidney and diabetes problems resulting from refusing to take medications or taking too much insulin at other times. She has...reactions7repliesCoping
Accepting the diagnosis I was diagnosed with early onset 12/20/2022. I’m a retired nurse, so I’ve taken care of many in my 45 year career. I’m terrified of what’s to come. I cry...reactions20repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
Early signs of dementiaStill working FT. 75. Taking care of family member too. Realize the house is a mess and I have no energy to clean up. Wearing same clothes a lot. Not...reactions1replyPatientSymptoms
Help with my mumThis morning, I greeted my mother, and she seemed unsure about how she was feeling. As we discussed breakfast, she couldn't recall if she had eaten. I reassured her and...reactions1replyAssisted Living
No one sees the "little" things that make me so sadMy husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...reactions31repliesCaregivingCopingFriends & Family
Is anyone experiencing Sunrise Syndrome? How do you manage its symptoms?Sunrise Syndrome sufferers face unique challenges when they awaken. Is that something that you deal with? What would you tell others who are facing this?...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
What's your experience with hearing aids?Does your loved one wear hearing aids? Have you noticed cognitive improvements with their use or decline without them? What bells or whistles do they have that you really like?...reactions3repliesCaregivingNon Drug TreatmentsTips & Advice
Planning for our financial future My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and we are looking for a financial planner or elder care lawyer. What should we be looking for?...reactions5repliesResourcesTips & Advice