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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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....reactions15repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
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...reactions1comment
Identifying Early Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's...Alzheimer's disease can start with mild symptoms. Many people may not know they have Alzheimer's because early symptoms are often missed. Symptoms are often not recognized, or they are mistaken...reactionscomments
Same Old Story: My Experience with Conversation Repetition, Looping with Dementia...The other day I was reminiscing on some photos of my family. I ran across a photo of my dad from the Korean war. This triggered memories for me. My...reactions2comments
Our New Day, Everyday...My name is Sue, my real name. My wife's name is Diana. In July of 2020, while on my way to my baby sister's funeral. My wife called me as...reactions1comment
Agitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?...Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...reactions73repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
7 Things I Did the First Year of Being a Caregiver to My Mom...When I was first told my mom had dementia, I was scared. All of the information I found online was so negative and, frankly, just depressing. I didn't know what...reactionscomments
Nitty Gritty, Down and Dirty...My mom has been living with us for almost 10 years - it's hard to believe as I write this. Where does the time go? My dad died in November...reactions2comments
Sundowning...It seems my mom has bees sundowning almost all day; getting even worse in the afternoon. Also, for quite some time she hasn't known me. But the past week she...reactions1replySundowning
Alzheimer’s Book Club: Bittersweet...This one snuck up on me. I did not read Bittersweet by Susan Cain with the intention of writing this post. It was a connection I discovered while devouring this...reactionscomments
Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer's...Since my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2010, I have met many other adult children who have a parent with the disease. Those who are only children often express...reactionscomments
Does anyone have experience with rapidly progressing dementia (RPD)? ...I'm not having a good day handling things... Mom has rapidly progressive dementia +plus. She was Only just diagnosed in June. She is new to a memory neighborhood after spending...reactions1replyCopingNewly Diagnosed
What Are Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicaid and Medicare?...Medicaid and Medicare are two separate government-run programs in the United States. They provide insurance coverage for people who meet specific criteria. Any form of fraud, waste, and abuse of...reactionscomments
Talking to teenagers about Alzheimer's...An Alzheimer's diagnosis can have a big impact on everyone in the family. Each person will react differently, and how they deal with their emotions can differ from day to...reactions1replyTips & AdviceFriends & Family
How To Free Your Mind of Worry When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...There were many times when my mom was living with Alzheimer's that I would find myself in a never-ending spiral of worry. I would start thinking about how things might...reactions3comments
Coping With Progressing Alzheimer's Symptoms...Patience is vital when dealing with a loved one's progressing symptoms of Alzheimer's. Here are some tips on how you can practice patience while still being kind and understanding. Doing...reactionscomments
What in the World is She Thinking?!...My mom has been living with her diagnoses of dementia and probable Alzheimer's Disease for a few years now. I have become more acutely aware, even hyper-aware, of changes in...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Disease: What We Can't See...Would you call Alzheimer's disease a mental or physical disorder? If you had to choose a descriptor, which one would you choose? All too often, those with mental illness are...reactions1comment
