1 Million Dollars and 1 Phone Call...Sometimes, I go throughout my day as though circumstances were different. Specifically, as though my grandparents have not passed and are, in...reactions1comment
Alzheimer’s Mother Hidden Away Somewhere...I’ve been trying to locate where my mother’s half sister placed her after she lived with her a couple months in a...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Coping with Early Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Who's on First?...My mom has been a sports fan her whole life. She played basketball when girls' offense and defense just played on half...reactionscomments
Understanding a Loved One With Early-Onset Alzheimer's...Mental health professionals teach a skill that is called "therapeutic communication." It encourages the participants to frame their responses in a way...reactionscomments
What Is Applied Behavior Analysis and How Can It Help with Alzheimer's?...Have you ever wondered why your loved one has suddenly started to have increasing behaviors? "How do I handle this?" you might...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Had Known When My Mom Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer's...My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was only 25. At the time, I didn't know anyone who had the disease...reactions1comment
Active todayHave you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's? What do you wish your family and friends understood about what you're going through?...Dementia can make everyday tasks and communication challenging for the person living with the disease and their loved ones. For our community...reactions20repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Suggestions to prevent a dementia patient from misplacing things?...The lady I keep has dementia and she has started hiding things! Yesterday we couldn't find her hearing aids! After several hours...reactions7repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
What do you wish you knew then, that you know now?...Looking back at when you, or your loved one, was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's and knowing what you know now ... what...reactions13repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Is It Safe for My Loved One With Alzheimer's to Drive?...So much of navigating caring for someone with dementia is balancing safety and independence. Asking someone to stop driving is a frightening...reactions1comment
Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb)...Leqembi™ (lecanemab-irmb) is a drug that can treat people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. This includes about 1.5 million of...
The Importance of Diversity in Alzheimer's Research Participants...Doctors use Alzheimer's research to understand the best way to treat each person. Because differences between people can change the way they...reactionscomments
What's your experience with driving and dementia?...This is a space to share tips and ask questions relating to driving with dementia. Driving is an extremely sensitive subject for...reactions49repliesCaregivingTravelSymptoms
4 Tips to Delegate Caregiving Tasks and Reduce Stress...Caregiving is a full-time job that can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by...reactions12comments
Remembering Kindness and Gratitude...It has been an interesting experiment living with my mom in my adulthood. I think it's different than having my adult son...reactionscomments
Interview With the Alzheimer's Association: Support, Clinical Research, and Hope for a Cure...Many of you may be familiar with the Alzheimer's Association. This national non-profit organization supports those who have Alzheimer's disease and all...reactionscomments
Minimizing Clutter for Alzheimer's...I've always been a sentimental person, and the things in my life hold memories of cherished experiences. As a caregiver for my...reactionscomments
How do you delegate tasks to make caregiving more manageable? ...Caregiving is a team effort...no one should have to manage all of the responsibilities alone. What are tools and strategies that you...reactionsrepliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Do you have a tracking device? ...I need one for the car or one to out in my husband’s wrist that he can’t take off....reactions31repliesCaregiving
What are ways to deal with sundowning ...My husband has just recently started waking up in the middle of the night convinced he has to get dressed and "get...reactions2repliesCaregivingSundowning
