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 repliesResourcesTips & AdviceCoping
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 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDiagnosis
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 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionPatientCopingTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingCaregiving
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping