How to Become an Alzheimer's Advocate...A few months ago, I had the sincere pleasure to work with one of my local representatives to help create awareness for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. My state senator...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Loving Every Version of Your Loved One...There were many different versions of my mom throughout the ten years she battled Alzheimer’s disease. With each new stage of the disease, my mom became a different version of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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Putting Your Life on Hold to Care for a Parent With Alzheimer's...My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 25 years old. When I was 28, I decided to quit my full-time job and become a caregiver for my mom...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Waves of Grief: Missing My Gramps With Alzheimer's...It's been 14 years since I last saw his face and heard his words. Waves came over me today like it was the day he left. Waves of grief. You...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I've Learned About Women & Alzheimer's...11 million. It's a large number, but, you might ask, what does it represent? It represents the number of women in the United States who are either living with Alzheimer's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why does my mom sleep so much?...My mom is in the early/moderate stage. She sleeps most the day but does experience some insomnia at night. She seems fine in the morning but I can't get her...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessAssisted LivingCoping
Is anyone dealing with a loved one in the early/moderate stages?...One thing I remember is my mom says she will never forget me. She says she is happy to hear my voice. My mom sometimes forgets where she is. I...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesAssisted LivingDepressionFriends & Family
What is one thing today that made you smile?...Whatever made you smile today, no matter for how briefly, we would love to hear about it. Is the sun shining brightly where you are? Did your loved one have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMental HealthCoping
Speak Up & Advocate for Your Loved One With Alzheimer's...This pandemic has taught me a lot of things. One of them is the importance of speaking up for my mom because she is having a harder and harder time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Finding Community and Sharing Your Story...The day after my 62-year-old mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I called my best friend to tell her the news. My friend’s response was that her grandmother had Alzheimer’s...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Welcome to AlzheimersDisease.net: A community that understands...This is a community for anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease. Let's get to know each other! Are you a caregiver? Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's? What brings you to...Reactions0reactionsComments65 replies
Alzheimer’s Girl to the Rescue: Being Passionate About Alzheimer's Advocacy...I feel like most people have things for which they’re known. You know, that subject, like baseball, or that game or that hobby that your friends or family will see...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Struggling with Name Recall: 'You're a Part of Me'...I recently reconnected with some cousins who, years and years ago, left small town Grand Junction, Tennessee for Georgia before bouncing around a couple of other states. I say “reconnected.”...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: The Lesser-Known Aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease...Alzheimer’s disease is far more complicated than many people realize. It affects the brain in so many different ways. Plus, different people experience different symptoms. To learn more about the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Handle Resentment Toward Family Members...Is there a member of your immediate or extended family who you feel doesn’t do their part in helping care for your loved one? Do you harbor resentment toward this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Unconditional Love Prepared Me to be a Caregiver...Growing up, I was one of those gregarious little kids who had to tell everyone they encountered what they knew. Ever since I was little, I loved cars. I believe...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Kicking Off the New Year with Advocacy Activities...Like many, I thoroughly enjoyed the slowed-down pace that the tail-end of November and the month of December provided as we chilled for the holidays and spent time in cozy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Should You Tell Your Loved One When Someone Has Died?...When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, her mom went into the hospital. We told my mom and took her to visit my grandmother often because the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Memory Warriors - A Support Group for Those WITH Alzheimer's....Memory Warriors is a support group on Facebook for those WITH dementia or memory loss. Members have experienced, are experiencing, or expect to experience similar happenings. A great place to...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies