Active 5 days agoNeed 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....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Active 2 days agoWhat 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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwareness
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 5 days agoWhat I wish others knew about Alzheimer's ...It changes every day....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesMyths 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...
Active 5 days agoI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregiving
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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesCaregiving
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceResources
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceDiet & 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Wrote This To Help Others After Losing My Father to a long battle with Alzheimer's......It is not acknowledged nearly enough, but it is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?...Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Caring for My Caregiver Post-Op...On December 27th, my husband, who is my caregiver, had a large cancer tumor removed from his left leg. He was left with 2 wounds one from from the surgery...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is the Difference Between Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Alzheimer's?...Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) and Alzheimer's disease are both conditions that cause dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental abilities. NPH and Alzheimer's disease can have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
