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...reactions3comments
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A Story About Me and My Poppop...Over the last three years, I've had the privilege of welcoming new souls into our family. It's been the greatest pleasure of...reactionscomments
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What's the toilet for? Incontinence and bathroom are our main problem....I read a lot on Alz websites and resources about incontinence or when your loved one does want to go to the...reactions47repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources
Career Changes With Alzheimer’s: Hanging Up My Scrubs...My objective for the day was to undertake a difficult task. I took my scrubs out of my closet today, and as I...reactions3comments
Heart Health and Alzheimer's...Research continues to lean into the importance of heart health and its connection to Alzheimer's. As either a caregiver or an individual...reactions1replyDiet & Nutrition
Effective Communication: Looking at Your Sentences...We've all been there. You're out to dinner on a Saturday night in a packed restaurant and it's way too loud. You...reactions1comment
A Toast to Sandwich Caregivers...When I became a full-time caregiver for my mom, who lives with dementia, I was also raising three small children. None of...reactionscomments
Coloring Through Life With Alzheimer's...On July 27, 2022, I celebrated the third anniversary of my mom's passing. It was a day that was both sad and...reactions2comments
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...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...reactions4comments
Active 8 days agoWhat are your suggestions for communication strategies?...He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....reactions18repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...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...reactionscomments
Same Old Story: My Experience with Conversation Repetition, Looping with Dementia...The other day, I was reminiscing on some photos of my family and ran across a picture of my dad from the...reactions3comments
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...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...reactions82repliesCaregivingTips & 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...reactionscomments
