Never had anyone to co-relate with. New at that.Husband diagnosed in late 2018, put on meds. He doesn't sound like the people I see mentioned in a group I finally joined. His biggest problem is vision. He exhibited...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesDementia Types
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingTips & AdviceCaregiving
Discussion Thread: Clinical TrialsHave you or your loved one participated in one? If yes, what was your experience like? How did you find out about the trial? Is there anything you'd like to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Less common symptoms Besides the symptoms of memory impairment and thinking impairment, I have significant apathy. I am 71 years old. I was diagnosed one year ago with Alzheimer’s disease. I am also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSymptoms
What feelings come up in reaction to FDA-approved therapy?This week the FDA approved a therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This site covered the basics in this post (https://alzheimersdisease.net/treatment/aduhelm). My question is: What feelings are coming up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Heart Health and Alzheimer'sResearch continues to lean into the importance of heart health and its connection to Alzheimer's. As either a caregiver or an individual living with Alzheimer's disease, have you found yourself...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Helping others with their grief.Do you have any tips for helping a loved one deal with the grief of losing their spouse/partner to Alzheimer's?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
WanderingJust because someone has Alzheimer's does not mean they will wander. I think percentage is 60%. (40%?). So far my husband does not. He is in stage 7....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedPatientCoping
Have you had to manage your own chronic illness while also being a caregiver?Hello my AlzheimersDisease.net family. I recently wrote an article discussing my journey as a caretaker for both parents with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. I was the main caregiver and also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving