"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
Husband 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...reactions9repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceWork & Employment
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...reactions6repliesIntimacy & 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
The Worst Day: The Realities of Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's the worst day. The day that they forgot how to do everything on their own. The day that they can't even feed themselves anymore. That's the worst day for...reactions1comment
Fundraising Through Competition...If it's one thing I've learned in my 10 years of fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, it is that some good old-fashioned competition does the trick almost every...reactionscomments
Circadian Rhythm: The Relationship Between Sleep and Alzheimer's...As you age, your body changes. One thing that happens as you get older is your sleep patterns tend to be different. You could also have a decline in brain...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesGenetics/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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Does anyone have advice about conservatorship?...Hi, anyone here experienced with a conservatorship? Thank you....reactions7repliesCaregiving
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...reactions3comments
