Active 3 days agoQuestion on Mild Dementia diagnosis....About five months ago my wife, who has significant hearing loss ah an episode of what I’ll call extreme tinnitus. She was...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Who Are We?...Through our lifespans, we take on many identities – but is that who we really are? I have been a daughter, sibling...reactionscomments
How would you describe yourself?...We all take on many identities throughout our lives. What identities would you use to describe yourself? For example, I am a...reactions8repliesCoping
Ischemic small vessel disease ...Hello, I have just been told I have the above and am feeling a little lost waiting for the next step, a...reactions3replies
Jessica C. Guthrie...Jessica C. Guthrie is a caregiving strategist, Alzheimer's advocate, and founder of Jessica C. Guthrie Caregiving Consultancy, dedicated to making family caregivers...
Early onset Alzheimer’s ...How long does the medication work?...reactions1replySleepMedical MarijuanaGrief
Medication ...I have early onset Alzheimer’s. I’m 65 now and I live alone. My question is how long does the medication work?...reactions2replies
What's next ? ...I took care of my brother-in-law for over 4 years until he needed more skilled care than we could provide at home...reactions2replies
Family Care Or Assisted Living?...My mom is at early stage Alzheimer’s. She has some memory loss, like names, but she still knows who we are. She...reactions2repliesAssisted LivingCaregivingCost
Losing Myself...I was diagnosed with stage 4 of Alzheimer's back in February of this year. My life has changed drastically. I've had to...reactions7replies
My Unexpected Adventure...My in-laws had always been a huge part of my life. I never knew how huge it was about to get. In...reactions2replies
Remembering What I Can...I can vaguely remember being diagnosed because it was such a monstrous event. Mostly, life goes on without people noticing if I...reactions2replies
Send the letter?...I have decided to write an email letter to my Mom sharing how hurtful her remarks and treatment of my son have...reactions1replyFriends & Family
Walks With My Father...I have always enjoyed taking walks with my father. As we continued to walk here, there, and everywhere, I was fortunate to...reactionscomments
Self-care tips...For me, it is taking a minute for quiet reflection. I think it is all to easy to get caught up in...reactions3replies
Just venting....It’s becoming almost impossible to have a real conversation with my foster mom anymore. We barely understand each other. Her ability to...reactions1reply
Why does a fall trigger Alz decline?...I am wondering why a fall triggers advancement of Alzhiemers? It did for my Dad, and I've heard medical staff repeat that...reactions2repliesMyths vs. Facts
When to tell the little ones....I’ve been diagnosed with Stage 1 Alzheimer. I’ve had the blood tests and brain scans to confirm it. We have told our...reactions1reply
I feel guilty that I want my Mom to pass on....Dad (ADP)passed July 2024. He actually died of a broken heart, I believe. He had decreased short term memory, but still functioned...reactions5repliesFriends & Family
Dementia?...After the last five years ending in my Dad passing July 2024 with Alz., and my Mom has definitely exhibited symptoms of...reactions2repliesFriends & Family
