Mystery Solved...People think because I have Alzheimer's that, I don't know anything! Recently, we hired a housekeeping service and let our beloved housekeeper of many years go. Well, the housekeeper from...reactions2comments
severe speech difficulties in mid stage Alzheimer's...My wife's cognitive functions are fine but she suffers from short term memory loss. Six months ago her voice pitch changed significantly. In the last week she has almost lost...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Falls: An Early Warning Sign of Dementia...Dementia is a group of symptoms that mark the decline of the brain. These symptoms can interfere with a person's ability to do daily tasks. Common symptoms include memory loss...reactions2comments
Navigating Alzheimer's Support Groups...When I was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's I looked everywhere for help. I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed and there were not a lot of people out...reactionscomments
Ideas for holiday season stress...My husband is almost 70 with early- mid (IDK) Alzheimer's. I am 72. We have been under tremendous stress since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. It seems like we are...reactions10repliesTips & Advice
Contact ...I have absolutely nobody in my life which has led me to pretty much laying in bed 24/7 Any suggestions on how to socialize. I have no transportation either. My...reactions11repliesCopingPatient
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?...We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
The loss of a loved one is hard. Grieving is personal yet so connected. ...What are some ways you navigate grief while paying tribute to your loved one? Share your thoughts with our community members....reactionsrepliesGrief Tips & Advice
Alzheimer's Caregiving: Managing Dementia-Related Pain...If you are a caregiver for a person with Alzheimer's disease, you know they sometimes have pain. You may think it is all a part of aging. But you may...reactionscomments
For those who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?...We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions9repliesPatientTips & Advice
New to caretaking ...Hello. Back in July 2023 my father passed away. I helped him and my mom for at least six years with his health. He was unhealthy since 1996 but I...reactions6replies
Occupational Therapy, It Helps...Occupational therapy? Honestly, I had no idea what in home occupational therapy was. My mother-in-law has benefited greatly by her physical therapist, and I didn't understand why we couldn't just...reactions1comment
Creating Memories: Implementing Hands-on Activities With Dignity...While it has been 2 years since my father's passing, I recall vividly navigating his care. His days and nights traveled in many directions, but that didn't matter much to...reactions6comments
Going Back Home: Ups and Downs...We recently took a long drive back to Buffalo to see our old home and friends. I packed a week's worth of clothes and pull-ups for my mom for the...reactions1comment
Altz.org...I was recently diagnosed with Altzheimers. Mine is because doctors allowed my blood pressure to get to extremely high. Since I am just starting this journey maybe I can help...reactions2repliesPatientCaregiving
Navigating Alzheimer's: Battling Brain Fog...I have been struggling in my attempts to share my thoughts. Alzheimer's has a way of scrambling my brain so much that it becomes difficult for me to sift through...reactions2comments
Grief and Gratefulness...It is a peculiar thing to experience grief and gratefulness both, at the same time. My daughter and my son-in-law were married in the beautiful mountains of Colorado earlier this...reactions7comments
Faith, Caregiving, and Hope: Navigating Alzheimer's with Grace and Love..."For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 New King James Version. That is a good verse for me. If I walked by sight, I would freak...reactions1comment
Alzheimer's Book Club: True Biz...I could feel the relief in my shoulders melting down my back as I listened to the description of February's video call with her mother, a deaf woman living with...reactions1comment
Falling Apart ...I went to our niece's wedding, it was very overwhelming, then the dentist said that they would have to take my upper teeth due to chemo damage, them I went...reactions29repliesCopingDepressionPatient
