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...reactions10comments
How do you know if a parent needs to be evaluated? How can I encourage him or his doctor to work on......According to a DNA test, my father and I have a slightly increased genetic risk for Alzheimer's. Interestingly, that was not reported...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions7repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions12repliesCopingPatient
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online......We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an...reactions5repliesTips & 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...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...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...reactions6replies
