WanderingJust because someone has Alzheimer's does not mean they will wander. I think percentage is 60%. (40%?). So far my husband does not. He is in stage 7....reactions1replyIntimacy & Relationships
Have you had to manage your own chronic illness while also being a caregiver?Hello my AlzheimersDisease.net family. I recently wrote an article discussing my journey as a caretaker for both parents with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. I was the main caregiver and also...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Live in partnerMy live on partner has Dementia. Do I have any rights to make medical or social decisions?...reactions2repliesTreatment
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for MeBeing a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...reactionsrepliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyAwareness
Family, Friends and FireworksHolidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyCopingCaregiving
What joyful experiences have you had as a caregiver? What are some uplifting times that you have had? Being a caregiver can be exhausting and draining but there are those moments that are priceless. What are yours?...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCoping
"Ask Me Anything!" - Your Questions, answered by our Health Leaders!On November 15th, we hosted an IG Live “Ask Me Anything” event! This was an opportunity to show the hearts behind AlzheimersDisease.net - our caregivers! Thank you for submitting your...reactions22repliesTips & Advice
Does caregiving change as the seasons change?Many of us live in areas where we experience at least some sort of weather change as the seasons change. What does this look like for you and your loved...reactionsrepliesWeather
Impossible to copeWe have been married for over 40 years. My husband is 78 I am 67. A lot of effort and acceptance from my part has been the reason for our...reactions1reply
Treatments for Alzheimer’s in other countries How are other countries treating Alzheimer’s...reactionsrepliesTreatment