Active 2 days agoWhat do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...reactions48repliesCopingCaregivingGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Active 7 days agoFor those of you who have been more recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's, please tell us how you are doing.You are not alone. Come join the conversation about anything that you want to discuss....reactions37repliesCaregivingNewly DiagnosedPatient
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!...reactions18repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & 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...reactions11repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
I know it’s coming, but what and when?Sorry I’ve not been able to be on here much. Imo communication is everything when you need a buddy to vent to. My dad is 94, memory span is averaging...reactions10repliesCaregiving
Alzheimer’s Care & RoutinesCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally challenging. It often requires dedication, patience, and understanding from the patient and their family or caretakers. Having a supportive network...reactions8repliesAssisted LivingDementia TypesCaregiving
What are your suggestions for communication strategies?He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....reactions15repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....reactions69repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
How do you deal with stress and burnout?We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do you do when you're feeling burnt out?...reactions57repliesCaregivingCoping
AccountabilityCan our loved ones be held accountable for stuff they do?For instance, I just cleaned up a huge food mess that my HWA made— crumbs, mostly— and he said he...reactions19repliesCaregiving