My Husband is a StrangerIt all started in earnest the day my husband went missing. He had gone alone downtown to run an errand and didn’t return. I called the sheriff after five hours...reactions2comments
Our New Day, EverydayMy name is Sue, my real name. My wife's name is Diana. In July of 2020, while on my way to my baby sister's funeral. My wife called me as...reactions1comment
I am a Millennial Caregiver of Color to Both ParentsHello! I am a 27-year-old Asian American that is in school full time, working part-time, and a caregiver to both my mother and father. My father is 67 and was...reactions3comments
Family InheritanceHi all! My name is Holly. I was just diagnosed with EOAD. I am 49 years old, which I can’t believe because I only look 20! LOL! I can’t say...reactionscomments
My 24/7 Mom RoleMy 48-year-old son has down syndrome/Alzheimer's = 24/7 total care! I am a single mom = 76 years old! Thank God for meds that helped get through the combative phase!...reactionscomments
Days Are PassingSo mom was diagnosed in 2021 and let me tell you, it feels like years have passed. I am her youngest daughter of 7 children, 6 living. My mother was...reactions3comments
God Helps Those Who Helps ThemselvesHi! I'm Carole, and I'm 70 yrs old; my husband and I retired to SWFL 9 yrs ago... For about 3yrs my husband and I kept telling my medical doctor...reactions3comments
The Challenge of Turning on the ShowerI am a goodman for my wife with Alzheimer’s. She had been reducing her bathing for over a month or so. Able to bathe herself, I would bring her in...reactions8comments
The Sine Wave ContinuesThat is actually a good thing. When asked, how Cat is doing, I always reply she is like a sine wave in slight decline. Some days are better than others...reactions2comments
Sad for My Madre (Mother)So my mother was diagnosed in early 2021. This was a shocker but we saw signs; just didn’t know why she was changing and doing things that were not normal...reactions4comments
My Husband’s JourneyIn 2014 my husband (Honey) was diagnosed with Dementia. Honey came to me one day and started to cry, something is wrong, I’m forgetting. Went to our doctor who said...reactions4comments
Losin' ItI was a school counselor for 12 years and a classroom teacher for 12 before that. I received my 9th concussion while skiing up in Duluth back in 2015. I...reactions1comment
Terry's StoryMy husband found out in 2020 that he had Alzheimer's disease. At that time I was taking care of his parents. His dad had cancer, diabetes, and an COLOSTOMY bag...reactions4comments
In Sickness and in HealthI've wondered why wedding vows list "sickness" before "in health", now I know. Our journey into sickness began in 2017 as I was turning 60 and the love of my...reactions5comments
The Longest GoodbyeI like the title "Our Story" better than "My Story". Our story starts in 2012 when my then 58 year old husband came home from work one day and said...reactions2comments
Living Day to DayMy husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a little over a year ago but I noticed symptoms since mid 2017 when he got lost on the cruise ship we were on...reactions2comments
Our Love of GolfGolf has been an amazing and integral part of my life since I met my husband Don 27 years ago. Simply, while we were courting, he brought a long brown...reactions1comment
Husband's CaregiverWhen my husband was first diagnosed, I knew I would need some time for myself. Our two dogs like to go with me in another room to nap so I...reactions1comment
My Sweet MotherMy mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's about 7 yers ago. I've always helped my mom anyway I could before and wasn't going to let her go through this alone or...reactions8comments
Dealing with Stress and AnxietyMy wife has dementia but her doctor has not determined what type. At first he thought it may be due to hydrocephalus. He did a spinal tap with no positive...reactions13comments
