FeaturedIn America survey: Help others understand the impact of Alzheimer's diseaseTo better understand the patient and caregiver experience and realities of Alzheimer's disease, we are fielding our annual In America survey. By taking this anonymous survey, you can help everyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayAt Home Care, Terrible, MCU Much BetterWe provided my mother with at-home caretakers for over a year. It was incredibly expensive, and in retrospect, the quality was pretty bad. I should have paid more attention to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Active 4 days agoRough Morning DetailedI am new here. 1st, the process of finding this forum or group is painful. I woke up about 6:20 AM, groggy. Took a quick shower, took garbage to the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Active 4 days agoWhat are the main reasons for putting financial assets in caregivers name onlyI put our financial assets in my name only when my DH was first diagnosed a few years ago. Now he's upset and insisting I put them back in both...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
Active 4 days agoIs anyone dealing with a loved one in the early/moderate stages?One thing I remember is my mom says she will never forget me. She says she is happy to hear my voice. My mom sometimes forgets where she is. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesFriends & FamilyAssisted LivingDepression
Active 8 days agoWhat is your relationship with your/loved one's health care team? How do you feel your healthcare team supports you in managing you/your loved one's health? If positive, what advice would you give to others who might be struggling? If not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesHealthcare Team
Changes in behavior due to dehydration?Has anyone noticed worsening changes in behavior or symptoms in their loved one as a result of dehydration? How did you figure out that this was the issue? What did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
How do you help your loved one stay hydrated? Many people with dementia have trouble recognizing that they are thirsty or accessing water to drink, and this can affect them in several ways - worsened symptoms, UTIs, headaches, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Hallucinations Do any anyone’s family member experience hallucinations ?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesDementia Types
What 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 repliesCopingCaregivingGenetics/Hereditary Risk