Knowing Better, Doing Better...I'm just gonna come out and say it: I am far from being the perfect caregiver. I make mistakes and fall short...reactionscomments
Early-Onset Alzheimer's...Whether you are a patient or a caregiver we want to hear from you! What have you learned from your diagnosis and...reactions11repliesCopingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Medical Issues ...I don't know if anyone can help. But it can't hurt to try. My Uncle has alzheimers and up until 3 weeks...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamTreatmentSide Effects
Reading, Writing and 'Rithmetic...When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's I was the director of a two-thousand-seat performing arts center. That job entailed a lot of hours...reactionscomments
The Need to Feel Needed: Generativity and Alzheimer's...Psychologists have found that when we help others or reflect on ways we have helped others, we have better psychological well-being, higher...reactionscomments
A Caregiver's Love and Guilt...Have you ever found yourself wishing for your loved one's death? Maybe not specifically for their death, but for an end to...reactions2comments
Tom's Diagnosis Story...I was getting lost while driving. Then I noticed that I was not able to make decisions. Went to the doctor for...reactions3comments
ADLs, IADLs: Understanding Long-Term Services and Supports...To ensure that every person receives the care they need, doctors and governing bodies have created standardized scales and surveys to assess...reactions2comments
The Surprising Gift of Raising Kids While Caregiving...When I was a kid, I pictured my future 34-year-old self as taller and hopefully more confident, working my dream job, and...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
It's More......Hello everyone. I have new poem that again, I shared with my FB support group. This time I also posted my poem...reactions5comments
Sensory Overload...I can no longer shop like a normal person. But I wanted to share with you a little what it's like if...reactions4comments
Reduplicative Paramnesia: Is This a Symptom of Alzheimer's?...A 70-year-old woman believed that 2 identical houses were located at the same address. She maintained that both homes have the same...reactions1comment
When Is It Time to Go to the Doctor?...Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis isn't easy no matter what your age, but especially when you are under the age of 65. I...reactionscomments
What's in a Name? Struggles with Word Recall...I'm going to admit it. It bothered me when Daddy stopped calling me by name. I don't know why. He had lost...reactionscomments
“This, I Promise”...This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever...reactions3comments
Community Views: What Keeps You Coming Back?...AlzheimersDisease.net launched in 2019 to empower the Alzheimer's community, patients, and caregivers to learn, educate, and connect with others about this disease...reactionscomments
Documenting Your Alzheimer's Journey Through Photographs...When was the last time you took a photo with your loved one who has Alzheimer's? Scroll through your phone and find...reactionscomments
Life After Hockey...I played ice hockey for 28 years. In 2007 I had two concussions within one week that would change my life forever...reactions10comments
Is it "Normal" Age-Related Memory Loss or is it Dementia?...Senility was a term often used to describe confusion and was believed to be a "normal" process of aging and memory loss...reactionscomments
