Daylight Savings Some people are highly affected by daylight savings and some are not. I find that closing the blinds early and turning on a few more lights in the house helps...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingSundowning
Full time caregiverMy wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...reactions3repliesCaregivingCopingDementia Types
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...reactions1replyCopingNewly DiagnosedPatient
How does faith or spirituality help you cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a significant role in coping with their diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Has faith or...reactions10repliesCoping
How can others support you emotionally?Share your experiences, reflect on your needs, and offer suggestions... What gestures or actions from your loved ones have significantly impacted your emotional well-being?...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
'Tis the Season: Surviving the Holidays As A CaregiverI love the holiday season. Christmas was celebrated big in my family growing up, and my mom and I had a tradition of decorating the tree together and setting up...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
How can businesses make things easier for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers From stores to hairdressers and everything in between, share your best thoughts....reactions1replyCaregivingCoping
Are you a stressed dementia caregiver?I am a dementia educator. Hello. I'm here to give support and share. Is this you? Are you a stressed dementia caregiver? The stress of caring for someone with dementia...reactions5repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Caregiving for a loved one by yourselfI was a solo caregiver for my mom, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was difficult. I often felt alone, wasn't sleeping, and was physically/ emotionally exhausted. Felt like I...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCoping
Helping others with their grief.Do you have any tips for helping a loved one deal with the grief of losing their spouse/partner to Alzheimer's?...reactionsrepliesCoping