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...reactions15repliesCopingFriends & FamilyNewly Diagnosed
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to...reactionsrepliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
Help Our Research: Remote Interview Study! Caregiver Mental Wellbeing ($25 Gift Card)Dear community members, We are a group of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). We are conducting a research study...reactionsrepliesCaregivingMental HealthCoping
My journey with Altzheimer'sI am an 80 year old woman. I was diagnosed with Altzheimers 3 months ago. I am on Memantine. It seems to...reactions7repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
Falling Apart I went to our niece's wedding, it was very overwhelming, then the dentist said that they would have to take my upper...reactions29repliesCopingDepressionPatient
Explaining Alzheimers to teensHi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother...reactions6repliesCoping
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...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCopingResources
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...reactions11repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionTips & AdvicePatient
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...reactions2repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness