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...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...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...
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...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...reactionscomments
I am looking for caregivers with a family member who has visual variant Alzheimer’s disease....Visual variant Alzheimer’s disease...reactions9repliesDementia TypesTips & Advice
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...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...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...reactions20repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
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...reactionscomments
My Favorite Bathroom Products That Help Me Care for My Mom...As my mom's Alzheimer's disease has progressed, she needs more help these days with her activities of daily living. I help her...reactions6comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
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...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...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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceSymptoms
