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...reactions14repliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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...reactions4repliesAwarenessCaregiving
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...reactions28repliesAwarenessTips & 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...reactions2repliesIntimacy & 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...
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...
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...
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...
Glossary...Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. It causes memory, thinking, and behavioral issues. Symptoms usually develop around age 65. The symptoms of...
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...reactions1comment
Abandon ...Telling anyone is like saying goodbye. But we need these relationships to get to the end of the journey, it's terrifying 😳...reactions4replies
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...reactions1reply
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...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...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...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...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...reactions13repliesCaregivingIntimacy & Relationships
See Me - Not My Disease...After I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, many people saw me differently. Immediately different. 5 seconds after I told them I had Alzheimer's...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...reactions1comment
