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...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsPatient
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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
How do you differentiate between alzheimers and parkinsons?My husband was diagnosed 3 years ago with early onset alzheimers at the age of 65. He was tested , and MRI'd...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSymptomsSide Effects
Slow……then very fast memory loss, symptoms.My father, for a couple years has lost time, places and daily memories. He could not remember meds, eating where, what and...reactions3repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
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...reactions67repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
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...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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...reactions47repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources
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...reactions49repliesCaregivingTravelSymptoms
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...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...reactions1replyPatientSymptoms