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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10repliesCoping
Compassionate Caregiving Strategies for Family Advocates...Providing care for a loved one can be rewarding but can also be demanding and time-consuming. The stress of neglecting self-care and providing care for another can become overwhelming and...reactionscomments
How do you approach family members about help?...In our house, caregiving is a family affair. We need to rely on each other to support our loved one and help pick up the slack when we need a...reactions10repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregiving
See Me - Not My Disease...After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's many people saw me differently. Immediately different. Five seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's, they perceived me as different. I always joked...reactions4comments
My Greatest Fear as a Dementia Caregiver...Whenever I hear the latest news about Alzheimer's or learn a new symptom of dementia, I start to feel this nagging fear. It started small but has slowly grown over...reactions1comment
Treatments for Alzheimer’s in other countries ...How are other countries treating Alzheimer’s...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Home Care in Middle Stage...My husband loves people and is compulsive in his communication. When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of "His Story" and he starts a conversation with strangers...reactions4comments
Does Vitamin D Affect Alzheimer's Risk or Progression?...Vitamin D plays an important role in our health. It helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium helps the body build strong bones. Vitamin D also helps the body...reactions1comment
How can we support self-care for caregivers?...As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...reactions12repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
after losing my mom to dementia ...My mom had Alzheimer’s- We had her tested by local dr that specializes in this area.. My Dad probably had a bit of it as well ( both in their...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisDementia Types
Recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's ...I was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I read my in-depth cognitive study and was told I have a strong cognitive reserve thus I mask my cognitive deficts. I live alone...reactions20repliesPatientDiagnosisCoping
Words Matter: Thinking Beyond Words Spoken...Think about a time you felt belittled or embarrassed by someone. As a kid, specifically as a teenager, I remember how emotions sit so close to the surface that you...reactions3comments
Words matter: Instead of saying "_______" say "______"....When trying to defuse or lessen a stressful situation with a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease, it is crucial to choose your words wisely. Use encouraging, consoling...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Medication Experience: Do What Is Right for You...I am sure that many will relate to my story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. After a very lengthy process of all the "alphabet soup" tests, evaluations, neuro-psychological exams, spinal...reactions10comments
Battle Between the Head and the Heart...My husband has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies disease, and after our last visit with our Neurologist, placement was discussed. Just the thought of it hit me so hard. It's a...reactions9comments
Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?...Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceDepressionCaregiving
Does caregiving change as the seasons change?...Many of us live in areas where we experience at least some sort of weather change as the seasons change. What does this look like for you and your loved...reactionsrepliesWeather
