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...reactions1comment
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...reactions13repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
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...reactions1replyTips & 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...reactionscomments
How 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?...reactions28repliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionsreplies
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?...reactionsrepliesCaregivingTips & AdviceSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
Live in partner...My live on partner has Dementia. Do I have any rights to make medical or social decisions?...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyAwareness
Hallucinations ...Do any anyone’s family member experience hallucinations ?...reactions23repliesDementia 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...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyCopingCaregiving
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...reactions2repliesWeather
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...reactions1comment
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?...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCoping
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...reactions18repliesDementia Types
