Managing Routine and Inevitable Changes in Routine...When we begin reading online about Alzheimer's disease, one of the key takeaways is about routine, routine, routine, and how it is important for people living with dementia! But, what...reactions2comments
What Do You Say to Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease?...We moved recently, and we have to start over with all of our medical care. I had finally gotten comfortable with our doctors in Buffalo after a few false starts...reactions3comments
Lesser-Known First Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease...I will never forget the day I was moving into a new apartment and my mom sat on the living room floor with her jacket on and her purse in...reactions1comment
Struggles with Food...As my husband's Alzheimer's progresses he struggles more and more with certain types of food. I first noticed him having difficulty cutting a piece of pizza rather than picking it...reactions3comments
Active 4 days agoParkinsons-dementia ...My wife has Parkinsons-dementia. If someone has experience with this would I like your input. She does not have tremors but has stiffness and rigidity. She can't walk or stand...reactions6replies
Difficult Conversations...If we had a nickel for every difficult conversation we needed to have or have tried to avoid, we could put our own rocket into space long before Jeff Bezos...reactions1comment
Terry's Story...My husband found out in 2020 that he had Alzheimer's disease. At that time I was taking care of his parents. His dad had cancer, diabetes, and an COLOSTOMY bag...reactions4comments
In Sickness and in Health...I've wondered why wedding vows list "sickness" before "in health", now I know. Our journey into sickness began in 2017 as I was turning 60 and the love of my...reactions5comments
Brain Fog and All...It is a lot harder to make decisions now. With an Alzheimer's diagnosis, I find that I am always questioning my judgment. Lines become blurred, brain fog sets in, and...reactions1comment
Planning for our financial future ...My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and we are looking for a financial planner or elder care lawyer. What should we be looking for?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceResources
Grief is Personal: My Five Stages...Just about anyone can Google and find the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. What's more, grief can come in many forms as many in this...reactions4comments
The Longest Goodbye...I like the title "Our Story" better than "My Story". Our story starts in 2012 when my then 58 year old husband came home from work one day and said...reactions2comments
How My Mom's Alzheimer's Changed Our Family Dynamic...All through my childhood and into my young adult life, my parents had a very traditional marriage. My dad worked full time outside of the home and my mom was...reactions1comment
Living Day to Day...My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a little over a year ago but I noticed symptoms since mid 2017 when he got lost on the cruise ship we were on...reactions2comments
Using Music Therapy for Those Living with Alzheimer's...I think we can all agree that music is something everyone can enjoy! It can be an effective tool in connecting with others, but what about those who suffer from...reactionscomments
Caregiver Perspective: Letting Go...Caregiving is hard on many levels. Being a caregiver is emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausting. My husband suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's, diagnosed at age 53, and has advanced to needing...reactionscomments
Caregivers Awareness Month...November is Caregivers Awareness Month! Share your journey of being a caregiver with a community that gets it....reactions3replies
Speech Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease: What is the Role?...When you or your loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, you may be given a list of suggested therapies for them: physical, occupational, and speech. Speech therapy?! "Isn't...reactions2comments
I dont have ad but ......Ive been diagnosed with lowgrade white matter disease and want to join a group of people living with what i really dislike calling dementia....reactions4repliesDementia Types