What joyful experiences have you had as a caregiver? What are some uplifting times that you have had?... Being a caregiver can be exhausting and draining but there are those moments that are priceless. What are yours?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingCaregiving
Never had anyone to co-relate with. New at that....Husband diagnosed in late 2018, put on meds. He doesn't sound like the people I see mentioned in a group I finally joined. His biggest problem is vision. He exhibited...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesDementia Types
Tips for Eating Out at Restaurants...My mom and dad used to like to go out to eat every Friday for a fish fry - it was their thing. A source of social entertainment for them...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
It's Different When It's Your Mom...I have worked in private home care for 30 years. When my mom suffered a stroke, I was completely blown away by the fact that my family was saying she...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Alzheimer's Advocacy: Can We Do More?...I have an acquaintance who recently moved to a fairly large midwestern city to work on her doctorate. She is studying how birds hear. Evidently, there is a link between...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What strategies do you use to help redirect your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease?...I was a caregiver to both of my parents, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was very important to me, to respect my loved ones for where they were at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
How much television does your loved one watch a day?...It is so easy to put my loved one in front of a television in order to gt others things done. How helpful is it for her? I am trying...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingAwareness
How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity? ...Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Relationship issues in early stages...My LO has a history of Alz in family and has been being treated for MCI for the last couple of years. Decided not to see a neurologist after the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Rare Types and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Its symptoms usually affect people’s thinking and behavior, most notably their memory. Alzheimer’s progresses to the point where people with it...
Middle-Stage Symptoms of Alzheimer’s...Alzheimer’s disease is broken into 3 stages: early, middle, and late. Middle-stage Alzheimer’s is typically the longest stage. It lasts for many years. Symptoms become more noticeable during this time...
Short-Term Changes in Symptoms...Alzheimer’s symptoms change over time. Over the course of a person’s life, symptoms may start, improve, or worsen. Symptoms and quality of life tend to decline overall as time goes...
Diagnostic Tests for Alzheimer’s...There are many different factors that go into an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s affects the brain, but it also impacts the rest of the body. And as doctors research the underlying...
Glossary...Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. It causes memory, thinking, and behavioral issues. Symptoms usually develop around age 65. The symptoms of Alzheimer's get progressively worse over time. Assisted living...
Beyond the Alzheimer’s Disease Process: Treating People With Dignity...Alzheimer's disease slowly began to change every aspect of both of my parent's lives. Quite honestly, every aspect of my life too. My parents had spent a lifetime giving back...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Abandon ...Telling anyone is like saying goodbye. But we need these relationships to get to the end of the journey, it's terrifying 😳 😬 😫...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Impossible to cope...We have been married for over 40 years. My husband is 78 I am 67. A lot of effort and acceptance from my part has been the reason for our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Alzheimer's Journey...I have been a caregiver all my life. I spent 4 years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. I am now 55, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's myself. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Living With Alzheimer's: John's Story...Editor's note: "John's wife submitted this story on his behalf and said, "When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of 'His Story,' and he starts a conversation...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How does faith or spirituality help you cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis? ...Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a significant role in coping with their diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Has faith or...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
