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. Five 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
Treatments for Alzheimer’s in other countries ...How are other countries treating Alzheimer’s...reactions3repliesTreatment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions1comment
Active 6 days agoHow 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...reactions109repliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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...reactions3repliesDementia TypesAwarenessDiagnosis
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...reactions21repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
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...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...reactions5repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...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...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?...reactions31repliesCaregivingDepressionTips & Advice
