Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?...My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactionscomments
Falling Apart...Hi, I’m Emma. I’m 43, I have type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, severe brittle asthma, fibromyalgia, kidney disease, cystitis cystica, lichen sclerosis, bladder...reactions2replies
Art Therapy for Alzheimer's...Have you or your loved one benefited from art therapy? Share your experience with us! 🎨...reactionsrepliesCaregivingNon Drug TreatmentsCoping
Very Difficult at Times...I suffer from asthma and acid reflux. One ALWAYS flares up the other and it makes it hard to breathe, and worse...reactions1reply
My Husband’s Story...My husband started to show signs of cognizant memory loss around 2016. I have taken care of him since the beginning and...reactions1reply
Letting Hospice In: A Daughter's Perspective on Her Journey with Hospice Care...My father’s hospice journey came with many ups and downs. From the moment we got the call that things had changed to...reactions5comments
Active 7 days agoEarly dementia...I have been dealing with my husband's mild stage of dementia for several years. Some days are better than other days. We...reactions12replies
What to expect ! ...I took care of my brother-inlaw until he needed care we could not give hime at home ! So for three years...reactions1reply
Help with using the bathroom...I am new to this discussion board and I'm hoping to get some help and ideas. I am living with my 89...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
Mouse123...I get a cool feeling in my throat, then a cough followed by tight chest. With all the smoke in the air...reactions1reply
Lithium Orotate 5mg...Does anyone in this forum or beyond have experience with lithium orotate 5mg as a supplement for treating or managing alzheimer’s in...reactions3repliesNon Drug TreatmentsResearch & Clinical Trials
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...reactionscomments
UCSD & 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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Infusions ...Hello we are deciding whether or no to get the infusions for early Alzheimer . Any input please . Husband was a...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...reactions4replies
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...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...reactionscomments
