Pam’s journey with dementia/alzheimersAs a child I had epilepsy. I took medication. I did very well in school. I have a good life. I decided...reactions1reply
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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
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...reactions6replies
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Long term memory care or assisted livingMy mom has been in long term memory care for 3 months... she receives 1 additional service and that is her daily...reactions11repliesDiagnosisAssisted LivingMental Health
Falling ApartHi, I’m Emma. I’m 43, I have type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, severe brittle asthma, fibromyalgia, kidney disease, cystitis cystica, lichen sclerosis, bladder...reactions2replies
What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....reactions69repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Moving someone with dementia to a different place My Dad is living with dementia and our family has been trying to keep him in is home....reactions4repliesAssisted Living
Rough Morning DetailedI am new here. 1st, the process of finding this forum or group is painful. I woke up about 6:20 AM, groggy...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsPatient