When Elation and Devastation CollideWhen I was young, my father wrote letters to me packed with life advice. It was almost as if he intuitively knew...reactions4comments
Coping StrategiesMy husband is in the later stages of Alzheimer's after five years, but he can still do jigsaw puzzles, with minimal help...reactions2comments
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...reactions13comments
The Longest GoodbyeI like the title "Our Story" better than "My Story". Our story starts in 2012 when my then 58 year old husband...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
“Who are you?”I have been married to my husband for 42 years. We spent 24/7 together as we owned our own business. We spent...reactions3comments
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...reactions8comments
Life After HockeyI played ice hockey for 28 years. In 2007 I had two concussions within one week that would change my life forever...reactions10comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Sensory OverloadI can no longer shop like a normal person. But I wanted to share with you a little what it's like if...reactions4comments
FamilyMy mom had Alzheimer's. I was her main caretaker, even though I had some help from my dad. It was a slow...reactions1comment
My Loving MomMy mom is in the memory ward at an assisted living facility. She is in the early moderate stage. Mom has a...reactions12comments
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...reactions5comments
Missing My MomMy mom is gone. The smart, vibrant, strong woman who raised five kids and did some of the toughest nursing a person...reactions13comments
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...reactions6comments
Husband's CaregiverWhen my husband was first diagnosed, I knew I would need some time for myself. Our two dogs like to go with...reactions1comment
My Journey Through My Husband's DementiaI took care of my husband through all of the normal dementia problems. I tried to ask family members for any advice...reactions6comments
Caregivers and The Dentist - Keeping Up With Your Loved Ones Oral NeedsKeeping up with a loved one with Alzheimer’s oral care can often seem like a challenge. Fortunately, working with a good dentist...reactionscomments
