Setting a Routine Early On with Alzheimer's...In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, there are small but noticeable changes in a person's behavior. You may notice that items around the house are found in new and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Home Care and Home Health Aides in Middle Stage Alzheimer's...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses from the early stages to the middle stages, you may notice that they require a lot more help with their daily activities. Maybe they...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sad for My Madre (Mother)...So my mother was diagnosed in early 2021. This was a shocker but we saw signs; just didn’t know why she was changing and doing things that were not normal...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Kick, Shuffle, or Otherwise Step it Out!...It can be hard to enjoy time with loved ones as their capacity for activities changes. However, one thing that sustains through the early and moderate stages of the disease...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read......I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago. Wanting to help others finding themselves in the same horrible and overwhelming situation, I wrote...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving
My Husband’s Journey...In 2014 my husband (Honey) was diagnosed with Dementia. Honey came to me one day and started to cry, something is wrong, I’m forgetting. Went to our doctor who said...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tips for Helping a Loved One Cope With an Early-Onset Diagnosis...It's hard for family members to see their loved ones with Alzheimer's. I know it was especially hard for me when my mother was diagnosed at the age of 58...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Feeling Remembered by Surprise Mail...Wintertime - it's cold and bleak, maybe with some snow. Most of us want to stay in and stay warm. I know I like to snuggle up with a cup...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Jump to late stage...My mom has had Alzheimer's for about 7 years now. She is in the memory ward. She recently declined to late stage, although can still talk a little at times...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionCoping
My Sister...She has moderate dementia and getting worse really fast. I have tried to help her with decision making and financial decisions, but she gets very angry with me like I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Alzheimer’s Book Club: A Review of The Leisure Seeker...In December, I was blessed to have been introduced to a new piece of fiction that addresses Alzheimer's disease when a book club I host with a few colleagues was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Grandma Forgets Sometimes...This is a phrase our family often uses over the holidays. Our grandchildren are young - ages 2 and 5. Our son and daughter-in-law have wondered when the right time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Helping Your Loved One with Fidget Activities...Dementia can be a confusing and scary process for both the person suffering from the disease and their loved ones. You may find yourself at a loss as to how...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Traveling with Alzhiemers...My husband has early stage dementia, and going through TSA is difficult and confusing for him. He usually stands close by and would be very upset with me if I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Cell Phones and Scamming the Elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's...Hi all, I am hoping to get some ideas from you all on how to deal with my mother (in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's) and her cell phone. She...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
Helping others with their grief....Do you have any tips for helping a loved one deal with the grief of losing their spouse/partner to Alzheimer's?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
When Is It Time to Move My Loved One Out of Their Home?...In the beginning, I was a long-distance caregiver and helped my Mom from states away. Then one day we woke up and knew it was time to move her out...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Losin' It...I was a school counselor for 12 years and a classroom teacher for 12 before that. I received my 9th concussion while skiing up in Duluth back in 2015. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding Joy in the Alzheimer’s Storm..."Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain." Have you guys ever heard of that quote? Well, to be honest, these...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: Tips for New Caregivers...Finding yourself in the role of caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. How do I do this? What do they need? What do I need? You do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
