Active 4 days agoWhat 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....Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Active 8 days agoHow do you deal with your Alzheimer’s daily?Feel free to express your thoughts of the hardships of dealing with the disease from day to day....Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesDepressionCopingGrief
Full time caregiverMy wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDementia TypesCaregivingCoping
Everybody needs somebody! Who do you rely on?It's no secret that Alzheimer's disease can often be isolating for those individuals diagnosed and caregivers. After you or a loved one was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, who did you turn...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFriends & Family
No one sees the "little" things that make me so sadMy husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyCoping
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesCaregivingCoping
Early-Onset Alzheimer'sWhether you are a patient or a caregiver we want to hear from you! What have you learned from your diagnosis and the experience of managing early-onset Alzheimer's? How do...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
How does faith or spirituality help you cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a significant role in coping with their diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Has faith or...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Explaining Alzheimers to teensHi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease. The situation has been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
How can others support you emotionally?Share your experiences, reflect on your needs, and offer suggestions... What gestures or actions from your loved ones have significantly impacted your emotional well-being?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingIntimacy & Relationships