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...reactions31repliesCaregivingCopingFriends & Family
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
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...reactions1replyCopingNewly DiagnosedPatient
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
