Navigating Alzheimer's Caregiving: We Can Still Have Fun Together...No! That seems to be the operative word when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease living with you. No means...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: 6 Alzheimer's Forums to Check Out Today!...The forums section of AlzheimersDisease.net has long been a place where caregivers and people living with Alzheimer's can find support from one...reactions2comments
Tell me how Alzheimer's affects you and your speaking abilities....I was diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia and was told that it would turn in to alzheimers because it is now...reactions4repliesDementia Types
Denny's Last Ride...My cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came...reactions2comments
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream: ICE CREAM...I was today years old when I processed the information that ice cream consumption and Alzheimer's disease have been linked in multiple...reactions3comments
MCI diagnosis, 58 years old...Scared. Alone in this journey, although I do have family. 45 years of alcoholism, sober 3 years 5 months, possibly contributing to...reactions3replies
My Favorite Mobility and Safety Devices That Help Me Care for My Mom...There are a lot of expenses that go into caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It can all add up. Some may...reactionscomments
Sleeping issues?...Hi, I just joined this group and have a question. I think my Hubby has early onset Alzheimer's. He sleeps in his...reactions2replies
Prioritizing Yourself: An "Unpopular" Approach to Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the...reactionscomments
Expressing Myself: Contending With Communication...I was always known by my friends as having the "gift of gab" – whatever that means. But since my Alzheimer's diagnosis...reactions4comments
Hypersexuality in Dementia...Many behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be hard to manage. These symptoms can cause a decline in the quality of...reactionscomments
The Evolving Conversation: Talking About Alzheimer's With Our Children...As the years have passed our conversations with our children have changed. Their grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago...reactionscomments
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?...What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them?...reactions1replyCaregivingFriends & Family
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?...I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Establishing Rapport With Care Facility Staff...When a loved one lives with Alzheimer's disease, they may need support from a care facility. With many staff members caring for...reactionscomments
Did you encounter any challenges when you placed your loved one in a care facility? How did you address those challenges?...This is a space to share tips and experiences about placing a loved one with Alzheimer's in a care facility. The option...reactionsreplies
Reigniting Purpose and Expanding My Community...Life has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression, which leaves me rather secluded and unwilling to...reactions2comments
Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal Communication...The eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front...reactionscomments
My Dad was recently diagnosed ...We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my...reactions4repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Is anyone experiencing Sunrise Syndrome? How do you manage its symptoms?...Sunrise Syndrome sufferers face unique challenges when they awaken. Is that something that you deal with? What would you tell others who...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
