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?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingCoping
How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan things?I can get lost in the details of the moment that I never really plan for the future. How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCoping
How do you show support for others who are coping with loss? When someone close to you is mourning, knowing how to support them can be hard. How do you like showing compassion when a friend is coping with losing a loved...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCopingGrief
What do you wish you knew then, that you know now?Looking back at when you, or your loved one, was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's and knowing what you know now ... what information do you wish you were better equipped...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & AdviceCopingCaregiving
How do I remain positive in a difficult situation as a care partner?It's easy for me to fall into the trap of feeling unsettled and disheartened....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingCaregivingDepression
Will you share your experience with Alzheimer's disease? Take our In America Survey! Thank you for your interest. This survey is now closed. Sharing an inside look at what it’s really like living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s helps...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
My mum refuses to go to the doctor; how can I get her to go?I am wondering if anyone can help? My mum is 82 and refuses to go to the doctors, for anything. I did a course on dementia awareness as I know...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingCoping
A film about love in defiance of an Alzheimer's diagnosis Hi everyone, I'd like to share with you all a very touching short film, "Elephant". You can copy and paste this Vimeo link into your browser to watch it: https://vimeo.com/389534683...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Does anyone have experience with rapidly progressing dementia (RPD)? I'm not having a good day handling things... Mom has rapidly progressive dementia +plus. She was Only just diagnosed in June. She is new to a memory neighborhood after spending...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Have you had to navigate assisted living facilities?There are a variety of assisted living facilities that may be necessary at some point with Alzheimer's disease. From memory care facilities to nursing homes... We want to know, what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice