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What has been your experience navigating Medicare and Medicaid?

With an Alzheimer's diagnosis also comes the need to navigate complicated legal and financial paperwork. In this article, Kelsey helps us understand some legal jargon you'll likely encounter while caring...

Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's? What do you wish your family and friends understood about what you're going through?

Dementia can make everyday tasks and communication challenging for the person living with the disease and their loved ones. For our community members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, what are some...

Words matter: Instead of saying "_" say "".

When trying to defuse or lessen a stressful situation with a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease, it is crucial to choose your words wisely. Use encouraging, consoling...

Recovering from being startled?

A member asked this question on Facebook. I'm hoping other members will be able to provide feedback for him. -"I wish I could connect with others who have come back...

What's your experience with hearing aids?

Does your loved one wear hearing aids? Have you noticed cognitive improvements with their use or decline without them? What bells or whistles do they have that you really like?...

Planning for our financial future

My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and we are looking for a financial planner or elder care lawyer. What should we be looking for?...

What strategies do you use to help redirect your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease?

I was a caregiver to both of my parents, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was very important to me, to respect my loved ones for where they were at...

Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?

Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...

My Dad was recently diagnosed

We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...

How have you made your home safer for your loved one?

As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...

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