Active 2 days agoCaregivers and family interactions...Any other caregivers feel like the family members don't understand exactly what this disease does to their love one....reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregivingDementia Types
First learning about diagnosis ...Talk to your love one about what they expect from you as it progress. They may not want you to do suffer trying to take care of them. I talked...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
Finding the Right Support Group...If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s you might find a support group good for you and for your loved one. Finding the right support group can be...reactions2comments
Coping Through the Holidays After Losing a Loved One to Alzheimer’s...The holidays used to be the most wonderful time of the year for me and my mom. We made it into a whole vibe! Holiday movies on repeat, Mariah Carey...reactions2comments
What articles have you shared?...If you have shared articles with others from AlzheimersDisease.net, what were they, and why did you decide to share them?...reactionsrepliesResources
Christmas Moments, Not Memories...Christmas time is extremely challenging, chaotic, and full of surprises! All of the lights, smells, music, and events can put a lot of stress on your loved one with Alzheimer's!...reactions9comments
None of the Symptoms Mentioned...My wife has none of the symptoms you mentioned. Started out 8 years ago with MCI. Was in Biogen study with IVs for several years for AD? Thank goodness her...reactions3replies
The Journey of Love and Loss in Dementia...Debby came from a home that exudes distrust, paranoia, and criticism. She was determined to be a nurse and accomplished that achievement and became a very skilled surgical nurse. She...reactions2comments
Trapped...My sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past 5 years my life has been all about...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Teeth...Our mom's teeth are beginning to have to be pulled because of forgetting to brush, floss, etc.... at 86 do we look at dentures, teeth that screw into planted posts...reactions1reply
The Ghosts of My Holiday Past, Present, and Future...As the holidays approach, I think of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future taunt me. Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's, my mindset has been...reactionscomments
Growing and Healing With the Changes of the Seasons...Like many, I enjoy listening to the radio in my car. I switched things up the other day and turned the dial from FM to AM. Scanning the stations, I...reactions10comments
How do you know if a parent needs to be evaluated? How can I encourage him or his doctor to work on that?...According to a DNA test, my father and I have a slightly increased genetic risk for Alzheimer's. Interestingly, that was not reported for any of my other siblings, or for...reactions8repliesAwarenessDiagnosisGenetics/Hereditary Risk
The No Good Long Very Bad Day...First, last week I had oral surgery, which, as a person with Alzheimer's is extremely difficult and made me very anxious! After a week, I thought time to get my...reactions15comments
How do you approach pain management for a loved one who has difficulty expressing their discomfort?...Are there any helpful strategies or tools, such as pain assessment scales or behavior tracking? Share with the community what you've tried and what has and hasn't worked for you!...reactions1reply
Self-Care During the Holidays...The holidays can be a strange and difficult time for many of us, but it may be even more so for family caregivers. With all the added pressure of gift...reactions1comment
Help Our Research: Remote Interview Study! Caregiver Mental Wellbeing ($25 Gift Card)...Dear community members, We are a group of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). We are conducting a research study to understand the mental wellbeing needs and concerns...reactionsrepliesCaregivingMental HealthCoping
A Solo Trip With Mom...Traveling with a loved one with Alzheimer's disease presents challenges, whether it's traveling to the store or across the country. We have traveled by van back to our old home...reactions6comments
The Long Goodbye...1970’s we took care of Grama for 6 yrs of Alzheimer’s. I was diagnosed a year and a half ago with it. I feel myself fading away mentally, and I...reactions2comments
My journey with Altzheimer's...I am an 80 year old woman. I was diagnosed with Altzheimers 3 months ago. I am on Memantine. It seems to be holding it at bay. Mine is doctors...reactions8repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
