Active todayafter losing my mom to dementia My mom had Alzheimer’s- We had her tested by local dr that specializes in this area.. My Dad probably had a bit of it as well ( both in their...reactions3repliesDementia TypesAwarenessDiagnosis
Active todayDaylight Savings Some people are highly affected by daylight savings and some are not. I find that closing the blinds early and turning on a few more lights in the house helps...reactions5repliesAwarenessCopingSundowning
Active 8 days agoWhere is the support for the victims of this disease?I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment almost 3 years ago and I don’t see any discussion for those who are facing this horrible disease. I see lots of articles...reactions17repliesAwarenessDementia TypesPatient
How to respond to our LO’sSaw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...reactions5repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
Are blood based biomarkers beneficial?Hi everyone. There’s been a lot of promising studies around Blood based bio markers in accurately predicting the presence of Alzheimer’s in a person. I was curious to see what...reactions16repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Bipolar and Dementia Experiences I am Bipolar and in the early stages of Dementia. I am fortunate to receive excellent psychiatric care and treatment, including medication. I am a fan of Google Sholar. i'd...reactions2repliesAwarenessDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
To tell your loved one everything that’s wrong and all details or not?My father has advanced dementia. He knows what happens in his daily life because we have hired 24/7 help. He knows he can’t drive. He knows we take care of...reactions14repliesCaregivingAwareness
How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity? Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...reactions25repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Why does my mom sleep so much?My mom is in the early/moderate stage. She sleeps most the day but does experience some insomnia at night. She seems fine in the morning but I can't get her...reactions3repliesAssisted LivingCopingAwareness