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?...reactions22repliesTips & 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
Watch Your Language...I love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple Plant...There is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically...reactions1comment
AlzheimersDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on ALZHEIMERSDISEASE.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
3 Subtle Signs of Denial You Might Not Notice...Ok, so here's the thing: Denial can be tricky to deal with. The reason being is it's not always easy to identify...reactions4comments
Home health assisting...Is there anyone in the HUNTSVILLE, AL area that you have used to help care for an Alzheimer patient of 2 yrs?...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Cognitive Reserve - What Is It?...One of the concepts discussed in recent Alzheimer's disease research is cognitive reserve. If you have read about cognitive reserve, you may...reactions1comment
Erasing the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease...When I was 12 years old, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, all...reactions3comments
Maintaining Dignity Throughout the Progression of Alzheimer's...Have you ever thought about giving your loved one dignity in their care? As they progress in the stages of Alzheimer's, how...reactionscomments
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or...
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know...
Where Did That Thing Come From?...My grandma greeted us at the door to her apartment and as we entered, my mom commented on the lovely poinsettia on...reactions1comment
The Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis and Alzheimer's Disease...John Hardy and Gerald Higgins published their amyloid cascade hypothesis in 1992. Amyloid is a protein that is normally found in our...reactions3comments
What are ways to provide emotional support for your loved one?...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the caregiver and the...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The Challenge of Turning on the Shower...I am a goodman for my wife with Alzheimer’s. She had been reducing her bathing for over a month or so. Able...reactions8comments
Recognizing My Long Haul Grief...My family and I knew that my Dad, at some point, would die due to Alzheimer's and that some deep feelings were...reactions5comments
Let the (Word) Games Begin...It was about three years ago that mom and I had gone in for her hearing aid check-up and saw a poster...reactions1comment
Caregiving and Alzheimer's: Coping with Your Anger...After my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I was really angry. I felt like I was being robbed of my mom and...reactions7comments
