Going Public with Alzheimer's...On the day my husband Philip was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, we agreed that we wouldn't follow the pattern of isolation that many patients do. I'd had serious cancer 10 years...reactions3comments
Tips for getting dad with Alzheimer's to take medicine?...because of my dads alzheimers, he has developed fungal issues on his body. i can't seem to get him to not only take his heart medicine but to apply the...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
New Helps for Travelers With Dementia...I remember dressing up to fly. Now, it is all about being comfortable. Times have changed, and as tens of millions of people travel by air every year, airports are...reactions2comments
Community Views: Treating People With Dignity...Living with a disease like Alzheimer's greatly impacts a person's dignity. Over time, they cannot stay alone, struggle to care for their bodies, and lose their independence. Offering a loved...reactionscomments
Navigating Alzheimer's Caregiving: We Can Still Have Fun Together...No! That seems to be the operative word when you have a loved one with Alzheimer's disease living with you. No means not going here, not doing that, not saying...reactionscomments
Join the Conversation: 6 Alzheimer's Forums to Check Out Today!...The forums section of AlzheimersDisease.net has long been a place where caregivers and people living with Alzheimer's can find support from one another by asking questions, fielding advice, and garnering...reactions2comments
Tell me how Alzheimer's affects you and your speaking abilities....I was diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia and was told that it would turn in to alzheimers because it is now effecting my speech. I'm finding out more and...reactions3repliesDementia Types
Denny's Last Ride...My cowboy husband on his last ride this last weekend. It was a very heartwarming day as some of our friends came and took him for about a 2-3 mile...reactions1comment
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream: ICE CREAM...I was today years old when I processed the information that ice cream consumption and Alzheimer's disease have been linked in multiple publications. A quick Google search netted a startling...reactions2comments
MCI diagnosis, 58 years old...Scared. Alone in this journey, although I do have family. 45 years of alcoholism, sober 3 years 5 months, possibly contributing to my diagnosis....reactions3replies
My Favorite Mobility and Safety Devices That Help Me Care for My Mom...There are a lot of expenses that go into caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It can all add up. Some may be covered by insurance, and some may not...reactionscomments
Sleeping issues?...Hi, I just joined this group and have a question. I think my Hubby has early onset Alzheimer's. He sleeps in his chair in the living room and has for...reactions1reply
Prioritizing Yourself: An "Unpopular" Approach to Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of others. And I say "popular" because...reactionscomments
Expressing Myself: Contending With Communication...I was always known by my friends as having the "gift of gab" – whatever that means. But since my Alzheimer's diagnosis that is certainly not the case. Now, I have...reactions4comments
Hypersexuality in Dementia...Many behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be hard to manage. These symptoms can cause a decline in the quality of life for the person with dementia and their...reactionscomments
The Evolving Conversation: Talking About Alzheimer's With Our Children...As the years have passed our conversations with our children have changed. Their grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago. We have all been living together or in...reactionscomments
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?...What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...reactions1replyCaregivingFriends & Family
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?...I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Establishing Rapport With Care Facility Staff...When a loved one lives with Alzheimer's disease, they may need support from a care facility. With many staff members caring for your loved one in this setting, building rapport...reactionscomments
Did you encounter any challenges when you placed your loved one in a care facility? How did you address those challenges?...This is a space to share tips and experiences about placing a loved one with Alzheimer's in a care facility. The option to place a loved one in a care...reactionsreplies