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
severe speech difficulties in mid stage Alzheimer'sMy wife's cognitive functions are fine but she suffers from short term memory loss. Six months ago her voice pitch changed significantly. In the last week she has almost lost...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Rough Morning DetailedI am new here. 1st, the process of finding this forum or group is painful. I woke up about 6:20 AM, groggy. Took a quick shower, took garbage to the...reactions2repliesPatientNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
What's the toilet for? Incontinence and bathroom are our main problem.I read a lot on Alz websites and resources about incontinence or when your loved one does want to go to the bathroom. What about when their brain no longer...reactions47repliesResourcesSymptomsCaregiving
What's your experience with driving and dementia?This is a space to share tips and ask questions relating to driving with dementia. Driving is an extremely sensitive subject for people living with dementia. To many elderly people...reactions49repliesSymptomsCaregivingTravel
Less common symptoms Besides the symptoms of memory impairment and thinking impairment, I have significant apathy. I am 71 years old. I was diagnosed one year ago with Alzheimer’s disease. I am also...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Early signs of dementiaStill working FT. 75. Taking care of family member too. Realize the house is a mess and I have no energy to clean up. Wearing same clothes a lot. Not...reactions1replySymptomsPatient
Is anyone experiencing Sunrise Syndrome? How do you manage its symptoms?Sunrise Syndrome sufferers face unique challenges when they awaken. Is that something that you deal with? What would you tell others who are facing this?...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
Blood Test to diagnose AlzheimerHas anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisSymptoms
Early stages of dementia/alzeimers - and relocating residenceI am 83 and my husband 87 with beginning alzheimers. Maintaining our home and grounds is too much for me. I have applied at a senior citizen apartment for an...reactions13repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTips & Advice