Living With Alzheimer's: My Story...Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at 46 years old. Since her diagnosis, she has been an active advocate for those living with the disease. Kris has written...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Need advice!! Cognitive and balance issues ...Hi. My FIL is 85 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s 5 years ago. His progression had been pretty slow but seems to have sped up recently. He lives in a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
Days Are Passing...So mom was diagnosed in 2021 and let me tell you, it feels like years have passed. I am her youngest daughter of 7 children, 6 living. My mother was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Alzheimer's Community Welcome Kit...First and foremost, welcome to the club that no one ever wants to be part of. Alzheimer's can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one has been recently...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Such a dreadful disease ...I'm a caregiver and have been for 7 years. I've learned so much but I still have trouble coping. The lady I'm taking care of is in a group which...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Wandering...Just because someone has Alzheimer's does not mean they will wander. I think percentage is 60%. (40%?). So far my husband does not. He is in stage 7....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Join the Faces of Alzheimer's Image Gallery...Alzheimer's disease looks different for every person and every family. We know that for each individual living with Alzheimer's, there are many who are affected, and so, for Alzheimer's Awareness...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Celebrating Awareness Month: Faces of Alzheimer's...Every June, the spotlight is put on Alzheimer's awareness. However, we know that whether you are living with Alzheimer's disease or caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Alzheimer's Diagnosis Doesn't Have to Be a Life Sentence...I will never forget the day my mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She had been showing signs for at least a year and we had been struggling to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
No one sees the "little" things that make me so sad...My husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyCoping
Accepting "Help!" Makes You A Better Caregiver...My name is Kelsey, and I have a very hard time asking for help. Maybe you can relate? But as a full-time caregiver for my three kids and my mother...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Join the community in the Faces of Alzheimer's Image Gallery!...Whether you are living with Alzheimer’s, caring for someone who has been diagnosed or celebrating the legacy of a loved one who has passed, share a photo to the Faces...Reactions0reactionsComments56 repliesFriends & FamilyAwareness
Why Even Try?...I don't know exactly when it started. I would fill plastic eggs with candy at Easter and hide the eggs around the living room. We live in the northeast. It's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Things I Do for the Love of Sleep..."Shh. Be vewy vewy quiet..." I'm trying not to wake a wanderer. Real talk? Caring for someone with Alzheimer's is very interesting and it can be quite challenging at times...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Adult Day Center: Interview with Executive Director, Jessica...Social interaction is important for all of us. Engaging with others brings us joy and a sense of a belonging. The opportunity to interact with others may become limited for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Balancing Grief and Gratitude When Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's...When my mom was living with Alzheimer's, I constantly struggled with how to appreciate what I still had while also grieving what I had already lost. I was grateful that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Walk Day in the Life of the Chair...Saturday, November 13, was one of the best days of my life. Bold statement, I know, but it was nonetheless. November 13 was the day of the 2021 Walk to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Love Letters...Doesn't everyone enjoy getting old fashion snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer. When we were in elementary school, we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Book Club and Review: The Problem of Alzheimer's...Buckle up guys, this one was a lot. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly diagnosed...Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? What questions or advice do you have for the community?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceAwareness
