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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions29repliesCopingDepressionPatient
Anger...Hello all. My LO had a stroke a couple years back, had already been diagnosed with Alzhiemers, so she couldn't drive for...reactions3repliesCaregivingCoping
Overcoming My Obstacles to Caregiving...In January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities...reactions7comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?...We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and...reactionscomments
Where can I get Help?...Good Afternoon, Everyone this my first time here. I would like to know where I can get guidance,help. To what doctor to...reactions3repliesCaregivingDementia TypesResearch & Clinical Trials
Advice for how to approach parents about cognitive issues when they will be in complete denial? ...The signs are there, but every time we've suggested that there may be some cognitive issues with our Mom, there is complete...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
Is AI the Future of Alzheimer's Diagnostics?...Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work...reactions1comment
FeaturedSo many questions... very limited answers...The hardest part for me is that there are no black and white answers. This disease has no timeline... the disease leaves...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Mental Health...As caregivers, we often forget to check our mental well-being while caring for our loved ones. How do you manage your mental...reactions14repliesCaregiving
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her Mom...I have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a...reactionscomments
Just Like a Normal Human Being...As a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy...reactions16comments
Driving...Does anyone have experience with a loved one flat-out REFUSING to be told they are not to drive, even after two doctors...reactions5repliesCaregiving
