Medications to Slow Disease Progression...Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) was discontinued on November 1, 2024. It was not discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People taking Aduhelm should talk to their doctor as soon...
Sensory Self-Care for Caregivers...My day-to-day looked really different for 12 years of my adult life as a caregiver to my mom who passed in February 2023. As a former caregiver, I can tell...reactions6comments
Vacations and Alzheimer's?...Our kids are grown up. We have our house in order. Nothing seems to be leaking or falling over. We have a few dollars saved up. The pandemic has abated...reactions1comment
Anyone have experience with Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb)...Leqembi is a biologic that helps target and remove existing amyloid plaques. A member is interested in learning if anyone has tried/has any experience with Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) and is willing...reactions10repliesTreatment
What's your experience with hearing aids?...Does your loved one wear hearing aids? Have you noticed cognitive improvements with their use or decline without them? What bells or whistles do they have that you really like?...reactions3repliesCaregivingNon Drug TreatmentsTips & Advice
The Better to Hear You With...We know the story of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. "What big ears you have," said Little Red Riding Hood to the wolf in disguise! "The...reactions1comment
Tips and Strategies To Help the Medicine Go Down...One of my favorite childhood movies is Mary Poppins. As a child, I enjoyed singing Mary's song, "A spoonful of Sugar" (helps the medicine go down). While Mary's advice can...reactions1comment
How have you made your home safer for your loved one? ...As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
How I Use Television to Engage My Loved One...For most of her adult life, television has been my loved one’s main source of entertainment. Whether it was soap operas, crime dramas, sports, or Johnny Carson, that little box...reactions1comment
Have you or a loved one taken Aduhelm to manage Alzheimer's symptoms? ...Editor's note: Aduhelm™ (aducanumab) was discontinued on November 1, 2024. It was not discontinued due to safety or efficacy reasons. People taking Aduhelm should talk to their doctor as soon...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
5 Tips for Traveling with Someone who has Alzheimer's...As someone living with Alzheimer's, I can tell you that traveling with dementia can be hard, especially depending on the stage. Families often ask me for advice and suggestions when...reactions1comment
How Do We Get Through This?...I saw my neurologist today, and he ordered a PET scan. It has been about a year since I had the 1st one giving me this diagnosis. In this year...reactions3comments
Dressing strategies and techniques?...As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, it can be increasingly challenging to change their clothes. There are many reasons why this might be the case: perhaps they are confused and...reactions12replies
Unfair treatment at work...Hi, never posted before but I am in need of advice/opinions welcome. I feel I am treated very differently at work. Where my colleagues have kids or are pregnant it's...reactions10repliesFriends & FamilyDepressionMental HealthWork & Employment
What to Look For In A Dementia-Friendly Senior Home...When looking for a senior home for your loved one, especially one who lives with dementia, it can be tempting to judge the book by its cover. Some senior homes...reactions3comments
Finding the Right Words With Help From My Brother...Recently I was able to go to Florida for vacation. We went last year so it made since to go to the same place this year as my Alzheimer's has...reactions1comment
Full time caregiver...My wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...reactions3repliesCaregivingCopingDementia Types
Does your loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease live in your home with you?...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. Bringing them into your home has particular challenges, especially if you are still raising your own family. It’s a whole...reactions9repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
All in the Family: Moving Mom Into Our Home...People wonder what it is like having their loved one with dementia live with them and how it will impact the family, especially the kids. My mom has been living...reactions1comment
4 of July fireworks...Does anyone with Alzheimers have problems with loud fireworks? Or is it just my PTSD?...reactions4replies
