Talking To Teenagers About Alzheimer’s...When I was first diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, my first thought was of my kids. I was surprisingly calm when I was diagnosed because I already knew. My mother...reactions2comments
My Husband is a Stranger...It all started in earnest the day my husband went missing. He had gone alone downtown to run an errand and didn’t return. I called the sheriff after five hours...reactions2comments
Get What You Can, Can What You Get, Then Sit On Your Can...This is an odd life philosophy, and at first, glance sounds greedy, but I suppose I am greedy for time with my mother. Mom has been living with us since...reactions2comments
Caregiving Is Only a Season of Your Life...When I was caring for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, I would sometimes get angry and resentful for having to put my life on hold for so long. I was...reactions1comment
Will I get dementia?...My oldest sister died October 25 from dementia. Now it is me and my middle sister left. Wondering what the chances are of us getting dementia?...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Add It to the List: Self-Care...Every day, caregivers attempt to complete a long list of tasks: meals, laundry, hygiene, and more. All of this is usually just for their loved ones. Trying to fit in...reactions8comments
My mum refuses to go to the doctor; how can I get her to go?...I am wondering if anyone can help? My mum is 82 and refuses to go to the doctors, for anything. I did a course on dementia awareness as I know...reactions4repliesCaregivingDiagnosisCoping
Firearm Safety and Dementia...If you or a loved one has Alzheimer's or dementia, you may have considered safety issues. These include driving and changes to the home. But have you thought about gun...reactions5comments
Caregiver Tips: The Case for Oral Hygiene...From an early age, we're told to brush our teeth twice a day to prevent cavities. Then when we get a bit older, floss and mouthwash are added in! Let's...reactionscomments
"Ask Me Anything!" - Your Questions, answered by our Health Leaders!...On November 15th, we hosted an IG Live “Ask Me Anything” event! This was an opportunity to show the hearts behind AlzheimersDisease.net - our caregivers! Thank you for submitting your...reactions22repliesTips & Advice
Active todayHusband had become very sensitive ...Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...reactions7repliesCaregivingWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
The Importance of Boundaries in Caregiving...Being a family caregiver is a rewarding but demanding role. To avoid burnout, it's important to set boundaries with your loved ones and learn to say "no" when necessary. Let's...reactionscomments
Recording Family life stories...Curious if anyone has spent some time recording the life stories of their parents / grandparents (particularly if they are affected by Alzheimer's)? I recently sat down and recorded a long...reactions4repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Coping with Ambiguous Loss Caused by Alzheimer's...Has your loved one with Alzheimer's changed so much that you barely recognize them anymore? Is it hard to reconcile the person sitting next to you with the person they...reactionscomments
Less common symptoms ...Besides the symptoms of memory impairment and thinking impairment, I have significant apathy. I am 71 years old. I was diagnosed one year ago with Alzheimer’s disease. I am also...reactions8repliesSymptoms
Dementia/Alz Now on the Back Burner...Hi Guys! Listen, yesterday I went to see my soctor with SAGE test in hand. One of the things I wanted to do was talk to hom about memory concerns...reactions3repliesAwarenessGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Tackling Daily Tasks with the Help of In-Home Care...My grandma moved into an assisted living facility just over a year ago. It hasn't all been smooth, but it's been helpful to have meals and housekeeping services provided. My...reactionscomments
Walking the Path Toward a World Without Alzheimer's...At the time of this writing, I've just checked the top 30 rankings for communities that host Walks to End Alzheimer's throughout the United States. My Walk is sitting at...reactionscomments
My mom had dementia in her 90s........Before my mother died at 94, she was diagnosed with some sort of dementia. Now my question is. Just because you're old, does that mean that you'll have dementia eventually...reactions1replyGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Caring for a Pet Can Help People With Alzheimer's...During the pandemic, my mom moved from another state to live with my family and me. She has an Alzheimer's diagnosis and was struggling to live on her own. But...reactions4comments