My mom with alzheimer's is sleeping more....Hello. I am new here. This is my 1st time experiencing a family member with alzheimer's. My mom, who was diagnosed 7 years ago with alzheimers, has been sleeping...reactions5replies
Planning Ahead with Alzheimer's: The Best Time to Plant a Tree ......There is a Chinese proverb that begins by saying the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or...reactionscomments
Storytellers: Hand-Me-Down Memories...Daddy was a storyteller from a long line of storytellers. It's a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. When we all get together, that's what we do. We...reactions2comments
Kris Bakowski...At the age of 46, Kris Bakowski was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Today, at age 65 she is still advocating for people with this dreadful disease. She has been...
How to Dementia Friendly Your Caree’s Closet...Calling all caregivers! Do you agree that what you wear impacts your mood? If you’re like me, you need a wardrobe that’s conducive to your comfort and peace. As a...reactionscomments
Learning to Forgive Yourself When You Mess Up...When my mom was in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s, I would often take her to get her hair done and then we would go out to lunch afterward. One...reactionscomments
Molli Rothseid, PhD...Molli was previously a health leader on AlzheimersDisease.net. Molli Rothseid holds a PhD in Gerontology from University of Southern California (USC), where she currently researches the psychology of aging as...
Remembering My Gramps with Alzheimer's...Gramps was an amazing man. Strong and full of wisdom. My childhood is full to the brim of memories spent with Grams and Gramps. My grandparents would show up at...reactions1comment
Arguing with Your Loved One Won't Help Anyone...About five years into my mom's Alzheimer's journey, I was spending the night at my parents' house and decided to help my mom get ready for bed, so my dad...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat questions do you have for the AlzhiemersDisease.net community? ...Share your questions along with offering your own experience to other community members! ...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesCopingAssisted LivingAwareness
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...reactions12repliesFriends & FamilyDepressionAssisted Living
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...reactions3repliesMental 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
