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
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....reactions1replyIntimacy & 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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions31repliesCopingCaregivingFriends & Family
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions56repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
