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 the peaceful calm we found in his final...reactions1comment
Active 2 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 take one day at a time. He is...reactions4replies
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 I watched the man I knew disappear until...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 year mom who has moderate Alzheimer's/dementia. She is...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. It affects me badly....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 humans ?...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 what is involved and see if I can...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 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...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatment
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...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 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...reactions1comment
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
Active 2 days agoNew 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
