Over 1000 Clinical trial in the past 10 years and no treatments - what's going on?Hi everyone - Unfortunately, I have a very disturbing answer to that question. Almost all the money we donate to research goes to academic institutions that do research - research...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNon Drug TreatmentsResearch & Clinical Trials
What do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...Reactions0reactionsComments45 repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCaregivingCoping
Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has HelpedHello everyone, I wanted to share my experience caring for my 82-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Before the symptoms appeared, she suffered a stroke...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
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How do you navigate doctor appointments with your loved one? It's common for medical appointments to be fast-paced and overwhelming, particularly when caring for someone with dementia. Have you ever faced challenges with medical staff not recognizing you as the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceCaregiving
First learning about diagnosis Talk to your love one about what they expect from you as it progress. They may not want you to do suffer trying to take care of them. I talked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How have you planned for the future?With the progression of Alzheimer's, as a caregiver or someone living with the disease, it can be helpful to have plans in place for the future. Share in the comments...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
I Wrote This To Help Others After Losing My Father to a long battle with Alzheimer's...It is not acknowledged nearly enough, but it is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
OCD type behavior My 55 year old daughter with downs syndrome has started to copy words phrases from any things she gets her hands on. She also empties her bureau drawers full of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies