When your loved one can no longer drive....Two weeks ago, my husband's Neurologist said it was time for him to stop driving. His doctor was pragmatic as well as compassionate. When we walked out of the doctor's...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Finding Your Caregiving Style...My wife Kathy has been the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law for years and I have been filling in the gaps with increasing responsibilities. I have watched her care for...reactions1comment
Tips for caregivers!!...I think my tip for managing my husband who has Dementia and Parkinsons disease is when ever he would start to get angry,scared or frustrated I would stand up and...reactions1replyCopingTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoMy dad finally forgot the one thing I thought he would never forget....Again, I apologize for not being able to respond to each and every person who takes time to chime in on my post. I read all the comments. I recently...reactions6replies
Need help here. Newly diagnosed spouse. Married 41 years...As A Spouses caregiver. How do I set power of attorney? He already is having serious issues with memory....reactions3repliesCoping
What it is really like to have stage 4 Alzheimer's ...I haven't been on here for awhile. I had a terrible flu that was complicated by pneumonia. My doctor put me on Tama-Flu. I was hospitalized with seizures, difficulty speaking...reactions56repliesAwareness
Setting a Routine for Yourself...I was always somewhat of an organized person. I was diligent about to-do lists and being sure I was always on task. When I first started having cognitive issues I...reactionscomments
What I wish others knew about Alzheimer's ...It changes every day....reactions8repliesMyths vs. Facts
Glutamate Regulators...Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease. This means that it is a disease that damages the cells of your brain (neurons) over time. When neurons are damaged, they cannot release...
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
My Top 5 Children Storybooks About Alzheimer's...Have you ever wanted to find a book on Alzheimer's for children? Has locating books on the subject been a challenge? Do you need help finding resources? I am confident...reactions3comments
Accountability...Can 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
Barking Mad, My Recovery Story...I'm an 87-year-old woman who had to retire as a speech language pathologist due to encroaching dementia. I was diagnosed early, ten years ago, with Alzheimer's then quickly Frontotemoral because...reactionsreplies
Pam’s journey with dementia/alzheimers...As a child I had epilepsy. I took medication. I did very well in school. I have a good life. I decided to stop taking medicine because I couldn’t get...reactions1reply
Prednisone & Dry Mouth...Prednisone - Last year I had to take prednisone 4 times in a space of 6 months, due to flare ups. I realized if I drank lots of water the...reactionsreplies
Easy website for answering questions about my father's Alzheimer's...My father has had Alzheimer's Disease for the past 7+ years and has progressed into a later stage. I've had lots of questions along the way and I'm finding it...reactions1replyTips & AdviceResourcesAwareness
Carrie's Diagnosis Story: From Darkness to Acceptance...In this interview, community member, Carrie, shares her experience being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, coping with her new diagnosis, support, and advice for others diagnosed with this disease. Before my diagnosis...reactions4comments
Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has Helped...Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience caring for my 82-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Before the symptoms appeared, she suffered a stroke...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
The Impact of Routine Disruptions...I was working on this article when Hurricane Helene came roaring through the south. I don't live where the hurricane came in, but the area I live in is close, and...reactionscomments
