Writing Love Letters to My Son To Preserve Memories...Doesn't everyone enjoy getting old-fashioned snail mail? A real handwritten letter? I know I do. I have always been a letter writer. When we were in elementary school, we were...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
Best Laid Plans...It's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically under glass for the last two years, but...reactionscomments
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job ...A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedCopingPatient
Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's Mood...If you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your loved one in a good mood. There are...reactions2comments
God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves...Hi! I'm Carole, and I'm 70 yrs old; my husband and I retired to SWFL 9 yrs ago... For about 3yrs my husband and I kept telling my medical doctor...reactions3comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer's...If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As...reactions1comment
Where Do We Go From Here?...I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I just bought a house together. She is my...reactions1comment
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are Now...There are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those memories we've lost, and grieving the moments you...reactions1comment
Party... Panic?...My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help her shower twice a week. It was something...reactions1comment
Mental Health Awareness ...Living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is filled with difficulties. Many face a range of physical, emotional, and practical challenges. What do you do to prioritize your...reactions6replies
4 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude TODAY!...Imagine this: you are at an event, and it's that time again! Time to roll out your gratitude list and give credit where credit is due. "First of all, I...reactions2comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets Tough...Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest of life's demands can all wear down a...reactionscomments
This Is Us - This Is Me...As a person living with Alzheimer's disease, I don't watch television much. I have a hard time following the story and remembering things from week to week. But, there are a few...reactions1comment
Palliative Care Versus Hospice Care...Palliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce...reactions2comments
Something I'm Learning...Do you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us learned without a few scary moments and at...reactionscomments
What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?...Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Words matter....What does it mean to you to be a caregiver vs. a care partner? We'd love to hear your thoughts!...reactions4repliesCaregiving