My Struggles Living with Alzheimer's Disease...This disease is not only physical, but the mental struggles can make it so hard for me to find clarity/focus. Some days, I do little tasks, other days, I only...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Menopause and Alzheimer's Disease...Alzheimer's disease is most common in people over age 65. We also know that Alzheimer's disease is more common in women than men. Researchers already know that the hormone changes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dignity and Alzheimer's: A Community Experience...It's 12:14 pm on Sunday, my mother-in-law sits with a college student talking about everything in her way. We are at church after the service. There are people all around...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Early stages of dementia/alzeimers - and relocating residence...I am 83 and my husband 87 with beginning alzheimers. Maintaining our home and grounds is too much for me. I have applied at a senior citizen apartment for an...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisTips & AdviceSymptoms
Early stages of dementia/alzeimers...my husband (86 yrs) is i the beginning of dementia/alzheimers. What bothers me is when I informed the doctor of his forgetfulness and the doctor gave him a memory test...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Tips to Stop Toxic Positivity and Cultivate Emotional Respite...As family caregivers to loved ones living with Alzheimer's, we often put our emotional needs aside to prioritize the health and well-being of our loved ones. We try to remain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 3 days agoHow do you handle change with your loved one?...There are a lot of changes with this disease. How do you help your loved one deal with the changes?...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Community Views: Tips on Using Nonverbal Cues for Better Care...Communication becomes challenging when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Thinking beyond words is essential. Using the senses, such as touch, hearing, and sight, can be more effective. Recently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preserving My Mom's Dignity: Respecting Her Perspective...It's easy to get all business like when there is so much to do for your loved one (LO) living with dementia (LOLWD also LOWD). You want to expedite all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 62...I started with issues with little things that were noticeable to me. Forgetting names, words for things, remembering conversations, managing the bills….. all of these became known over time, I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Discussion Thread: Clinical Trials...Have you or your loved one participated in one? If yes, what was your experience like? How did you find out about the trial? Is there anything you'd like to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Does your loved one get confused about the television shows they watch and think they are really happening?...I am finding that my loved one is getting confused between reality and what she is watching on television. Is this common for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingSymptoms
Community Views: The Isolation That Follows an Alzheimer's Diagnosis...It is common for people living with Alzheimer's disease to feel alone in their journey. The symptoms are hard to bear, and many people lack support as well. Caregivers may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Live in partner...My live on partner has Dementia. Do I have any rights to make medical or social decisions?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Aging is Cool: Thinking Positively About Getting Older Can Prevent Dementia...My family of 5 moved into a new house just before my mom who lives with Alzheimer's disease moved in with us. The house is situated near the bottom of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for Me...Being a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingAwarenessFriends & Family
Hallucinations ...Do any anyone’s family member experience hallucinations ?...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesDementia Types
Family, Friends and Fireworks...Holidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingCaregivingFriends & Family
What are your favorite summer activities?...Hello AlzheimersDisease.net family! I am just wondering what summer activities you are enjoying or enjoying with your loved ones. My mom, dad, and I used to like to go and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWeather
How I Wish We Handled My Grandfather's Diagnosis...It took a while in my family to find a new rhythm once Alzheimer's was a part of the equation. Questions and queries, some vulnerable, some exposing the cracks of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
