Help with my mum...This morning, I greeted my mother, and she seemed unsure about how she was feeling. As we discussed breakfast, she couldn't recall if she had eaten. I reassured her and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAssisted Living
How do you keep your loved one with Alzheimer's properly hydrated? ...What are your thoughts on why keeping our loved ones hydrated and how is that a challenge for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregiving
Landing the Helicopter...What can I say? I'm protective. A helicopter parent is one who hovers over their kids' lives, ready to swoop in at the slightest hint of danger or discomfort. We...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My sister will not accept any help...My sister lives alone & still drives in her area of the city. She was recently diagnosed with dementia, although her daughters & I have suspected it for a long...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
denial ...is there a way to manage an alzheimer sufferer in denial...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
5 Ways to Find Strength as a Family Caregiver for Someone With Alzheimer's...Being a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's can be an incredibly difficult and emotionally draining experience. It is important to remember, though, that you are not alone in this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bipolar and Dementia Experiences ...I am Bipolar and in the early stages of Dementia. I am fortunate to receive excellent psychiatric care and treatment, including medication. I am a fan of Google Sholar. i'd...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisAwareness
Navigating Family Life With Alzheimer's...Interpersonal relationships are hard, at least, I think so. We all come into them with our own experiences and feelings, and a family is no different. When a diagnosis of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing Behavior: Preparing for the Progression of Alzheimer's...Time can pass slowly or quickly. We each have days that fly by, while other days have minutes that seem to stretch into eternity. Behavioral changes related to Alzheimer's can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My First Experience With Agitation...Out of nowhere, as I was crying about the frustration I feel when I can’t remember things. I began throwing things around the room. It frightened me, as I never...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
What are some things that your loved one likes to do in the fall season?...The leaves are falling. Pumpkin spice is everywhere. What are some things your loved one likes to do this time of the year as the weather becomes cooler....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesWeatherCaregiving
Senescent Cells and Alzheimer's Disease...Aging is the main risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). We do not yet know why aging makes people more vulnerable to AD. One possibility is a process called "cellular...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dementia, Diabetes, Hydrocephalus - Oh My!...Oh, if only we got to deal with one firestorm at a time, but disasters seem to come in 3s. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Alzheimer's disease is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Mom Moved Into Senior Housing - And Found Fun and Friends...I have been a caregiver for my mother who lives with Alzheimer's for 8 years. During that time she has lived independently at home, then spent a few years with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How can businesses make things easier for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers ...From stores to hairdressers and everything in between, share your best thoughts....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingCoping
How to deal with vindictive speech and threats to caregiver? ...How can this be handled when caregiver feels unsafe due to threatening speech?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Separated and Heartbroken...I have been not able to see the man I love because he gets upset when I leave. He does not want to be there; he wants to be with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dancing With Poppop...When the iconic opening beats of "Jailhouse Rock" tumbled out of the speaker of my phone, his ears would perk up. He knew this one! Maybe there would be a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My friend is distressed and suffering...I have a dear friend living in assisted living. When I visit her she just cries and cries because she doesn't understand why she's there. Even though her family visits...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesGrief
Where is the support for the victims of this disease?...I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment almost 3 years ago and I don’t see any discussion for those who are facing this horrible disease. I see lots of articles...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwarenessPatientDementia Types
