What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?...It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Where Did Dad Wander To?...Dad has always lived in the house I grew up in. To be more specific, Dad grew up in the house I...reactionscomments
Emotional Challenges of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: Results From Our Survey...Alzheimer’s disease is not an easy diagnosis to accept. For many, it brings fears and challenges, which is only natural given that...reactions2comments
Alzheimer’s & Diabetes—Is There A Connection?...I am a person with diabetes, type 2 to be specific. As far as I’m aware, I am the first to have...reactionscomments
Living With Alzheimer’s: What to Expect on the Journey...Anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease knows how challenging and debilitating it can be, especially as the condition advancesreactions2comments
Family Members Who Walk Away...Did you know... There are some who abandon their family members when a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is given? I was horrified when...reactions1comment
Common Symptoms of Alzheimer's: Calming Dad's Anger and Agitation...I knew very little about how to calm a person with Alzheimer's who was agitated. I knew Dad was agitated a lot...reactionscomments
What Do You Fear Most About Alzheimer's?...From the moment we first recognize the symptoms in ourselves or our loved ones, it's difficult not to fear what lies ahead...reactionscomments
Mom Struggled With Decision-Making as a Caregiver...It is so easy to sit in judgment of the decisions others make - too easy. People try their best to do...reactions2comments
Never Forgotten: A Caregiver's Journey...I was my Mother’s caregiver (Alzheimer’s) 13 years ago. This was the hardest most challenging aspect in my life so far. However...reactions1comment
Reducing Blood Pressure to Prevent Alzheimer’s: Results From a Recent Study...Blood pressure and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia have been linked together before. Recently there have...reactionscomments
Making the Transition to Alzheimer's Caregiver...Getting an Alzheimer's diagnosis from a loved one is generally distressing to the entire family. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic mentally and...reactionscomments
Alzheimer’s Care Resources: Help and Support Through Progression...Asking for help is not an easy thing to do, especially as we get older. We are taught to learn to do...reactionscomments
Grief Can Look Different for Everyone...Losing someone you love can be one of the most difficult life events you will ever have to deal with. It can...reactionscomments
Making the Most of Alzheimer's Caregiving at Home...Caring for someone you love who has Alzheimer's is a big step that can be both rewarding and challenging. There are many...reactionscomments
Tim Louwers...Tim was previously an advocate on AlzheimersDisease.net. Renata and Tim Louwers co-founded Months To Years in 2017 after the losses of their...
Sundowning...For caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the later afternoon and evening can be a very challenging time. Many people with Alzheimer’s...reactions5comments
Finding Qualified Care for Alzheimer's: Tips and Navigating the Process...If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's disease you may find that, at some point, you need some extra help in...reactions1comment
Who Are You? (Part Two)...It is so painful to watch your loved one leave you. Even more so when you have been married for over 60...reactionscomments
