TB006 Alzheimer's Treatment results...TB006 is one of many drugs under development to treat Alzheimer's. My wife is currently in the mild category and we have been looking at trials to get involved with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How to Start the Search for a Senior Home...Moving into a senior home is a big decision for everyone. And for those living with dementia, the need for a transition can come up quicker than anyone is prepared...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are you a stressed dementia caregiver?...I am a dementia educator. Hello. I'm here to give support and share. Is this you? Are you a stressed dementia caregiver? The stress of caring for someone with dementia...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Take Care My Husband...I do not English well, so it is difficult take care my husband who is dementia, many things happens, I do not know how to do, I feel alone....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & Relationships
What has been your experience navigating Medicare and Medicaid? ...With an Alzheimer's diagnosis also comes the need to navigate complicated legal and financial paperwork. In this article, Kelsey helps us understand some legal jargon you'll likely encounter while caring...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesInsurance & DisabilityResourcesTips & Advice
Caregiving for a loved one by yourself...I was a solo caregiver for my mom, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was difficult. I often felt alone, wasn't sleeping, and was physically/ emotionally exhausted. Felt like I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingCoping
Why Are People With Alzheimer's Resistant to Bathing?...As Alzheimer's or dementia progress, people with these conditions may need help with personal hygiene. One task they may need help with is bathing. But people with Alzheimer's can often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cholinesterase Inhibitors...Medication cannot stop the progression of Alzheimer's or cure the disease, but it may help reduce symptoms in some people. Several kinds of drugs are approved to treat the cognitive...
6 Tips for When Circumstances Leave You as a Solo Alzheimer's Caregiver...Sometimes events in life just happen and we find ourselves in a position that we never dreamed we would be in. Both of my parents battled Alzheimer's disease and additional...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Moving someone with dementia to a different place ...My Dad is living with dementia and our family has been trying to keep him in is home....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssisted Living
Changing Behavior: Good Days Versus Bad Days With Alzheimer's...All of us have good days and bad days. Nailed that job interview? Good day. Having the weather impact your flight, so you nearly miss seeing your sister sing at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I am looking for caregivers with a family member who has visual variant Alzheimer’s disease....Visual variant Alzheimer’s disease...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceDementia Types
Talked to Differently After Diagnosis...The people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I forget things all the time. It’s part of...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Conservatorships and Dementia...You've likely heard of the term "conservatorship," maybe from the Britney Spears scandal that started in the late 2000s when she was placed in an involuntary conservatorship. Over a decade...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Accepting the diagnosis ...I was diagnosed with early onset 12/20/2022. I’m a retired nurse, so I’ve taken care of many in my 45 year career. I’m terrified of what’s to come. I cry...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesPatientDiagnosisCoping
Please Don't Talk About My Loved One in Front of My Loved One...One time during my mom's journey with Alzheimer's, I helped my dad take her to a family party. I was sitting on the couch next to my mom when a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Favorite Bathroom Products That Help Me Care for My Mom...As my mom's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, she needs more help these days with her activities of daily living. I help her in the bathroom. I help her get dressed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Last Stages of Alzheimer's: Oral Health...Caring for a loved one who is living with dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience as the disease progresses and its symptoms worsen. But what many people may not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Moments of Clarity...My husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he shocked me with a moment of clarity. He...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Moving to Senior Housing Can Improve Quality of Life...There are a lot of difficult decisions to make when caring for someone with Alzheimer's. When is it not safe to drive anymore? When is my loved one no longer...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
