For those living with Alzheimer's: How can others support you when you've having a rough time? What do you wish your caregivers understood when you are having a rough time? How can others help you?...reactions7repliesPatientTips & AdviceCaregiving
Blood Test to diagnose AlzheimerHas anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
How does faith or spirituality help you cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a significant role in coping with their diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Has faith or...reactions10repliesCoping
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...reactions25repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
MCI diagnosis, 58 years oldScared. Alone in this journey, although I do have family. 45 years of alcoholism, sober 3 years 5 months, possibly contributing to my diagnosis....reactions3replies
How can others support you emotionally?Share your experiences, reflect on your needs, and offer suggestions... What gestures or actions from your loved ones have significantly impacted your emotional well-being?...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
Did you encounter any challenges when you placed your loved one in a care facility? How did you address those challenges?This is a space to share tips and experiences about placing a loved one with Alzheimer's in a care facility. The option to place a loved one in a care...reactionsreplies
How do you help your loved one stay hydrated? Many people with dementia have trouble recognizing that they are thirsty or accessing water to drink, and this can affect them in several ways - worsened symptoms, UTIs, headaches, and...reactions6repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Fill in the blank: The most frequent question I get from others about Alzheimer’s is __________.We posted this fill-in-the-blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here in our forums. Respond below!...reactions6repliesCaregiving