Managing a Routine While Traveling...As a person living with Alzheimer’s, it can sometimes be challenging to travel. I really need to consider the entire scope of what is involved and see if I can...reactionscomments
Active yesterdayUCSD & UCLA Caregiver Research Study...Hi everyone! My name is Avery and I am a staff research associate at UC San Diego and we currently have an ongoing research study in collaboration in UCLA. The...reactions1replyCaregivingResearch & Clinical TrialsMental Health
Denial on part of patient. ...My husband was just diagnosed with Alzheimers. For the past 5 years thy called it Mild cognitive impairment. My biggest problem is that he is in denial about it. He...reactions3replies
How do I get him to participate ...My husband was diagnosed in 2017. He was never a person that enjoyed games or puzzles. His main interest has always been reading. He cannot read anymore and I can’t...reactions1replyCaregiving
Need somewhere for a consult that will work with the VA...I have had the bloodwork needed to determine if I could handle some of the new treatments available ..I passed so I had the special pet scan to see if...reactions2repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Infusions ...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...reactions5replies
Denial 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
Approved 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...reactions13comments
Caregiver 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
