Concerned about the possibility/probability of eventually having dementia...I know this might seem worrisome, but I am concerned about my chances for dementia eventually. Both my parents had dementia....dad had Alz, and mom had dementia, although she was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Using Lying as a Tool in Alzheimer's Care...Have you ever told a little white lie to your loved one with Alzheimer's and felt terrible about it afterward? Or, have you ever withheld certain information from your loved...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Retaining Dignity in Final Stages of Alzheimer's: Managing Mealtime...The final stage of Alzheimer's often brings a decline in eating and activity. It is not uncommon for those who have been diagnosed to essentially stop eating. When this happens...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is Different?...When you live with Alzheimer's, you and your family always ask questions. Like, did I take my pills today? Did I eat breakfast? What can I do to help? I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does anyone have advice about conservatorship?...Hi, anyone here experienced with a conservatorship? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregiving
Diuretics and Cognitive Health: Delaying Alzheimer's Disease?...Many different things can contribute to Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Old age is the most well-known. But other factors include: Researchers looking to address dementia in older people have recently...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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A Story About Me and My Poppop...Over the last three years, I've had the privilege of welcoming new souls into our family. It's been the greatest pleasure of my life to be an auntie to two...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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What's the toilet for? Incontinence and bathroom are our main problem....I read a lot on Alz websites and resources about incontinence or when your loved one does want to go to the bathroom. What about when their brain no longer...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources
Career Changes With Alzheimer’s: Hanging Up My Scrubs...My objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as I sit here writing this, there is a lump...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Heart Health and Alzheimer's...Research continues to lean into the importance of heart health and its connection to Alzheimer's. As either a caregiver or an individual living with Alzheimer's disease, have you found yourself...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Effective Communication: Looking at Your Sentences...We've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You can barely hear the person sitting next to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Toast to Sandwich Caregivers...When I became a full-time caregiver for my mom, who lives with dementia, I was also raising three small children. None of my peers were in the same boat. It...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coloring Through Life with Alzheimer's...On July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was sad but also awfully amazing when I looked back on some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alzheimer's and Mild Cognitive Impairment: What's the Connection?...Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is when someone experiences problems with memory, language, thinking, or planning. These symptoms are greater than the changes experienced with aging but may not impact daily...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Care For My Loved One, You Care For Me...Amidst the challenges and heartaches of caring for a loved one with dementia, there are also moments of deep joy. I reflected the other day on one of the most...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What are your suggestions for communication strategies?...He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Tips for Accepting Your New Normal...During the first few years of my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I refused to accept it. I knew that my mom had Alzheimer's, and I wasn't trying to deny it, but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
