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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources
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...Reactions0reactionsComments49 repliesCaregivingTravelSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptoms
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
Blood Test to diagnose AlzheimerHas anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
Does your loved one get confused about the television shows they watch and think they are really happening?I am finding that my loved one is getting confused between reality and what she is watching on television. Is this common for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingSymptoms
Early stages of dementia/alzeimersmy husband (86 yrs) is i the beginning of dementia/alzheimers. What bothers me is when I informed the doctor of his forgetfulness and the doctor gave him a memory test...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms