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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5repliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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....reactions3repliesTips & 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...reactionsrepliesInsurance & 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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCoping
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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....reactions4repliesAssisted 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...reactionscomments
I am looking for caregivers with a family member who has visual variant Alzheimer’s disease....Visual variant Alzheimer’s disease...reactions9repliesTips & 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...reactions25comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions20repliesPatientDiagnosisCoping
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
