How do you know if a parent needs to be evaluated? How can I encourage him or his doctor to work on that?According to a DNA test, my father and I have a slightly increased genetic risk for Alzheimer's. Interestingly, that was not reported for any of my other siblings, or for...reactions8repliesAwarenessDiagnosisGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Long term memory care or assisted livingMy mom has been in long term memory care for 3 months... she receives 1 additional service and that is her daily meds. We were told because of mom's zero...reactions4repliesAssisted LivingMental HealthDiagnosis
My journey with Altzheimer'sI am an 80 year old woman. I was diagnosed with Altzheimers 3 months ago. I am on Memantine. It seems to be holding it at bay. Mine is doctors...reactions8repliesDiagnosisPatientCoping
How to get my Mom diagnosed? I suspect that my Mom has early Alzheimer's. She's always been an angry person and now it has intensified! She has hallucinations, is incoherent 70% of the time, lucid the...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
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...reactions11repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Accepting the diagnosis I was diagnosed with early onset 12/20/2022. I’m a retired nurse, so I’ve taken care of many in my 45 year career. I’m terrified of what’s to come. I cry...reactions20repliesPatientDiagnosisCoping
Technology and early detentionIt is very gratifying to know that there are people who are working on the development of new alternatives to be able to evaluate MRIs and thus predict if we...reactions1replyDiagnosis
after 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...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisDementia Types
Blood Test to diagnose AlzheimerHas anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisSymptoms
Recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's I was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I read my in-depth cognitive study and was told I have a strong cognitive reserve thus I mask my cognitive deficts. I live alone...reactions20repliesPatientDiagnosisCoping