Active todayInfusions ...Hello we are deciding whether or no to get the infusions for early Alzheimer . Any input please . Husband was a combat medic , cancer survivor and 74...reactionsreplies
Active todayDenial and Alzheimer's...How do you navigate denial, whether within yourself or a loved one, about an Alzheimer's diagnosis? This is a safe space where you can share tips and learn from others...reactions2replies
Active 4 days agoApproved Drugs Lacanemab and Donanemab ...I have met a few folks with ALZ Disease that are on the newly approved drugs Lacanemab and Donanemab, administered via IV and the feedback varied. Has anyone tried and...reactions2replies
Embracing Small Victories: A Caregiver's Mindset Shift..."A win is a win" - have you heard that phrase before? This phrase stands for celebrating a victory, even if it is super small, less than perfect, or just...reactionscomments
Early Onset...I’m 55 and was just diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Is there anyone here that was diagnosed this early?...reactions1reply
Navigating Illusions and Delusions in Alzheimer's...My sister, still at home, was diagnosed in 2021, but we saw signs in 2017. For the past couple of years, the daily “story” was that she seemed to be...reactionscomments
Dying Slowly...I was a successful Edward Jones employee with a thriving business, helping people invest their money and prepare for the retirement of their dreams, with enough funds to make it...reactionscomments
Navigating Family History and Memory Concerns...My beloved uncle, who was artistic, died of Alzheimer's decades ago. He suffered it at a young age. At his funeral, my cousin said, "This is not my father; we...reactionscomments
New test to determine types of dementia with one test ...Yes, according to a recent study published in Neurology, Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an AI tool that can identify nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease from a single...reactions1replyDementia Types
The right to die...My family has a long history with dementia, and I have had to watch them rot away, not knowing who I was, let alone who they were. I now have...reactions8repliesCost
(S)Wipe Right, or Rather, Front To Back...Intimacy comes in many forms. In our modern era, so much of our intimacy is in front of or behind a screen, to the left or right. People are emboldened...reactions9comments
Active 4 days agoCaregiver to my Husband...I take full care by of my husband who suffers with Alzheimer’s dementia. He’s mobile, can do some things for himself, loves to go out to eat, to the market...reactions11replies
Continue to Care for Alzheimer’s Patients...My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2003 and I managed his care for the last 10 years of his life. We battled the storm together and danced in the...reactions3replies
Love Changes...With my wife’s very diminished mental capacity, it is impossible to know what she is saying. I can only sympathize with how she feels. She still says she loves me...reactions2replies
Alzheimer's and Salsa Dancing...My sister, an active social worker who helped families of veterans solve many problems, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years after retiring. During COVID, she and her husband were...reactions4replies
Alzheimer's & Occupational Therapy...What has your or your loved one's experience with occupational therapy been like?...reactionsrepliesTips & AdvicePatientTreatment
Speaking of Greeting Cards… Why Not Send One Today?...I have always treasured giving and receiving greeting cards. The same was true for my father, who appreciated hearing from others, primarily through postal mail. During my father's Alzheimer's journey...reactions3comments
Bringing joy to loved ones with Alzheimer's...What are some tools you have used to help bring joy to your loved one with Alzheimer's?...reactions2repliesCaregivingResources
New treatment drugs for Alzheimer’s ...Trying to decide between Kisunla or leqembi. With a centiloid score above 80. And are they worth it?...reactions12repliesTreatment
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
