Tom's Diagnosis StoryI was getting lost while driving. Then I noticed that I was not able to make decisions. Went to the doctor for evaluation. After 2.5 years of testing, which culminated...reactions3comments
It's More...Hello everyone. I have new poem that again, I shared with my FB support group. This time I also posted my poem to the public. My hubby has Alzheimer's stage...reactions5comments
Sensory OverloadI can no longer shop like a normal person. But I wanted to share with you a little what it's like if I walked into a grocery store for example...reactions4comments
“This, I Promise”This, I PromiseTo Frank,From, Catherine, with eternal love You are My Love, My Treasure for always, For it’s you I hold ever close to me. What joy it is to...reactions3comments
Life After HockeyI played ice hockey for 28 years. In 2007 I had two concussions within one week that would change my life forever. My first concussion I hit a player head...reactions10comments
Missing My MomMy mom is gone. The smart, vibrant, strong woman who raised five kids and did some of the toughest nursing a person can ever do has left her brain, and...reactions13comments
MissingBeing a caregiver for my spouse, the love of my life, has been a struggle to maintain any sense of positivity. I am an artist and have found painting and...reactions7comments
FamilyMy mom had Alzheimer's. I was her main caretaker, even though I had some help from my dad. It was a slow process, at first, but she suffered a stroke...reactions1comment
Mommy Is a FighterMy mom is 84 years old and has had Alzheimer's disease for more than 7 years. She is at stage 6. She not giving up and she tries to feed...reactions2comments
Early Onset Alzheimer's and AgeismMy name is Bobbie Joe. I was diagnosed when I was 42. I am now 45. I've had my fair share of health problems, but I never thought I would...reactions3comments
Mom's Alzheimer's ProgressionMy mom is 87 with Alzheimer's and she is on week 4 of being at her memory care facility. This was one the hardest decisions I have had to make...reactions5comments
Coping StrategiesMy husband is in the later stages of Alzheimer's after five years, but he can still do jigsaw puzzles, with minimal help. I think that's been as helpful as any...reactions2comments
My 96 Year Old Mother is Now in the Terrible 2'sI understand that mom is unable to control her actions and I try to control my reactions but mother is in the terrible 2's. Everything is "NO" and I have...reactions6comments
My Loving MomMy mom is in the memory ward at an assisted living facility. She is in the early moderate stage. Mom has a problem with recalling things, like when Dad died...reactions12comments
What Life Was...What It BecameI met a jolly man in a river town nine years ago. We were joined at the hip. We did everything together. Then health setbacks changed our lives. Literally. I...reactions5comments
My Husband Has Early-Onset Alzheimer's DiseaseMy Husband has early onset Alzheimer's disease. It’s been four years now and he seems to getting a little worse now. He can no longer drive ( he can drive...reactions2comments
My SaviorMy name is Rachel and I am a caregiver to my mom Jennie (grandma she adopted me). I'm gonna start from when she became my caregiver. I was three months...reactions2comments
My 99 Year Old ChildMom is 99 this month. I knew it would be a challenge, and I hope I’m up to it. We are at the point where she has lost the ability...reactions3comments
Don't Know Where to Start - Seeking AdviceHello! Seeking advice. I Live in a different state than my parents and I am about 2 hours away. I have 1 brother who lives about 3 hours away from...reactions2comments
Becoming a Caregiver After Childhood AbuseTo make this short, I am 69 years old and was abused sexually by my father. I tried to tell my mother, but she called me a liar and did...reactions5comments