Active yesterdayHave you experienced placing a spouse in assisted living?Hi, unfortunately the time has come to put my husband in an Assisted Living Place. It is such a hard decision, and I'm trying to figure out what is the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAssisted LivingTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoWhat 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...Reactions0reactionsComments59 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
For those who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPatientTips & Advice
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Ideas for holiday season stressMy husband is almost 70 with early- mid (IDK) Alzheimer's. I am 72. We have been under tremendous stress since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. It seems like we are...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & Advice
How do you handle change with your loved one?There are a lot of changes with this disease. How do you help your loved one deal with the changes?...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedSo many questions... very limited answersThe hardest part for me is that there is no black and white answers. This disease has no timeline... the disease leaves no dignity.... the disease leaves you saying "I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
The loss of a loved one is hard. Grieving is personal yet so connected. What are some ways you navigate grief while paying tribute to your loved one? Share your thoughts with our community members....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesGrief Tips & Advice
How can we support self-care for caregivers?As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Agitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...Reactions0reactionsComments73 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice