5 Morning Self-Care Practices...Self-care... How do you do it? I commit to a morning ritual, no matter how long my to-do list is, it is my non-negotiable! My role as a caregiver can...reactionscomments
Symptoms are changing. Is this typical?...For the last five years I have observed a variety of symptoms with my wife who was originally diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment but now the PP has called her...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Finding Joy in Your Alzheimer's Journey...Throughout my mom's ten-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer's, I would often hear people talk about finding joy in the journey. Quite honestly, it used to make me really mad. I...reactions1comment
body temperature ...i believe iv written and dont want to seem like spam has anyone tested increasiing body temperature for strokes or alzhimiers people where i live are telling people to smoke...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCopingDementia Types
How do you deal with Alzheimer's anger?...I'm a caregiver for a lady that is 94. I know about the Sundowners symptoms but lately she gets furious and tries to hit me and cusses like a sailor...reactions4repliesCaregiving
iGiver...My husband gave a talk to our group of international students with the illustration of how many things our cell phones replace. He had a very heavy trunk on stage...reactionscomments
Scamming the Elderly: Keeping Loved Ones Safe From Predatory Practices...Senior citizens can be easy targets for scammers. The COVID-19 pandemic has left them even more vulnerable. Over the last 2 years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen an...reactionscomments
Top Articles of 2021: Readers' Choice...With each year we encounter amazing people with amazing stories who share them openly and honestly. To commemorate the successes and learnings of the past year, we have gathered the...reactionscomments
Acceptance Is What Makes Change Happen...Ok, so what would life be like if we practiced acceptance instead of pushing away or fighting it? This morning as I began my meditation I started to reflect on...reactionscomments
Mom and Me: An Alzheimer’s Q & A...I interviewed my Mom for Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and I wasn't sure how it would go. She really doesn't like to talk about her diagnosis. But she was up for...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
Faces of Alzheimer's Community Members: Chatting With Nia and Steven...We often ask those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, "What do you want other people who have been diagnosed to know?" We regularly hear a common – if not surprising...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Do You Wish More People Knew About Living With Alzheimer’s?...To learn more about the experience of living with or caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease, we reached out to our Facebook community on AlzheimersDisease.net and asked: "What do...reactionscomments
My 24/7 Mom Role...My 48-year-old son has down syndrome/Alzheimer's = 24/7 total care! I am a single mom = 76 years old! Thank God for meds that helped get through the combative phase!...reactionscomments
Coping With Early-Stage and Early-Onset Alzheimer's...The early stages of Alzheimer's are unique – you or your loved one probably still have a grounded sense of independence. You are still able to manage day-to-day tasks with...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesTreatmentHealthcare 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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
