Caregivers and family interactionsAny other caregivers feel like the family members don't understand exactly what this disease does to their love one....reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregivingDementia Types
What are alternatives to saying "remember"?Words like, "remember" can be triggering to a person who is living with Alzheimer's disease. While the intention behind the word can be innocent enough - "Did you remember to...reactions60repliesSymptomsIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
The loss of a loved one is hard. Grieving is personal yet so connected. What are some ways you navigate grief while paying tribute to your loved one? Share your thoughts with our community members....reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceGrief
What articles have you shared?If you have shared articles with others from AlzheimersDisease.net, what were they, and why did you decide to share them?...reactionsrepliesResources
None of the Symptoms MentionedMy wife has none of the symptoms you mentioned. Started out 8 years ago with MCI. Was in Biogen study with IVs for several years for AD? Thank goodness her...reactions3replies
TrappedMy sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past 5 years my life has been all about...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
TeethOur mom's teeth are beginning to have to be pulled because of forgetting to brush, floss, etc.... at 86 do we look at dentures, teeth that screw into planted posts...reactions1reply
How do you know if a parent needs to be evaluated? How can I encourage him or his doctor to work on that?According to a DNA test, my father and I have a slightly increased genetic risk for Alzheimer's. Interestingly, that was not reported for any of my other siblings, or for...reactions8repliesAwarenessDiagnosisGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Everybody needs somebody! Who do you rely on?It's no secret that Alzheimer's disease can often be isolating for those individuals diagnosed and caregivers. After you or a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, who did you turn...reactions15repliesNewly DiagnosedFriends & FamilyCoping
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions4repliesCaregivingTips & Advice