None of the Symptoms Mentioned...My wife has none of the symptoms you mentioned. Started out 8 years ago with MCI. Was in Biogen study with IVs...reactions3replies
The Journey of Love and Loss in Dementia...Debby came from a home that exudes distrust, paranoia, and criticism. She was determined to be a nurse and accomplished that achievement...reactions2comments
Trapped...My sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Teeth...Our mom's teeth are beginning to have to be pulled because of forgetting to brush, floss, etc.... at 86 do we look...reactions1reply
The Ghosts of My Holiday Past, Present, and Future...As the holidays approach, I think of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future taunt me. Since...reactionscomments
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
