Lost ShoesOne day, when I visited Ada J., she mentioned needing to find her shoes first for a wedding before she could focus on doing art. Despite trying various distractions, I... By Baharstudio1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Fun with ArtOnce upon a time, my sweet student was really mad. She said her daughter wouldn't let her buy a house she liked. I said, "No worries! We'll find you a... By Baharstudio1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sharing is Caring. Helping a Neighbor in Need.A neighboring couple has a spouse who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. As I see them take walks, work in the yard, take drives through the neighborhood, and stop by... By Nancy Craker-Yahman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Advocating For Your Loved OneWhen is it a good time to speak up for your loved one? We should try to leave them speak for themselves as much as possible. It makes them feel... By CommunityMemberc6d8381 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My First Experience With AgitationOut of nowhere, as I was crying about the frustration I feel when I can’t remember things. I began throwing things around the room. It frightened me, as I never... By ALZsurvivorearlyonset1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Separated and HeartbrokenI have been not able to see the man I love because he gets upset when I leave. He does not want to be there; he wants to be with... By CommunityMember86139571 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Talked to Differently After DiagnosisThe people I have been close to want so badly to make my diagnosis go away. They say things like, “Oh, I forget things all the time. It’s part of... By ALZsurvivorearlyonset1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Moments of ClarityMy husband was diagnosed several years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. He has been slowly digressing over the years. Just recently, he shocked me with a moment of clarity. He... By CommunityMember1292 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My Struggles Living with Alzheimer's DiseaseThis disease is not only physical, but the mental struggles can make it so hard for me to find clarity/focus. Some days, I do little tasks, other days, I only... By bbrim387103 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 62I started with issues with little things that were noticeable to me. Forgetting names, words for things, remembering conversations, managing the bills….. all of these became known over time, I... By CommunityMember8bdd322 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
It's Different When It's Your MomI have worked in private home care for 30 years. When my mom suffered a stroke, I was completely blown away by the fact that my family was saying she... By 1972bink1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Alzheimer's JourneyI have been a caregiver all my life. I spent 4 years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. I am now 55, and was diagnosed with Alzheimer's myself. I... By CommunityMember7ace351 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Living With Alzheimer's: John's StoryEditor's note: "John's wife submitted this story on his behalf and said, "When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of 'His Story,' and he starts a conversation... By CommunityMember1189643 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Home Care in Middle StageMy husband loves people and is compulsive in his communication. When he had better thinking skills, he created a document of "His Story" and he starts a conversation with strangers... By CommunityMember1189642 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Battle Between the Head and the HeartMy husband has Alzheimer's and Lewy Bodies disease, and after our last visit with our Neurologist, placement was discussed. Just the thought of it hit me so hard. It's a... By deb2foreveral1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Time Spent Together is PricelessThe changes were subtle at first and progressed to more forgetfulness over time. Things that used to come relatively easy for our father were now tricky, and this caused frustration... By Nancy Craker-Yahman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Disappearing, a poemYou are right here in front of me. But you are disappearing; You call it living in a fog, I cannot stop my eyes from tearing. At first it was... By DianaB1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Until You Live ItUntil you live it... You cannot know... The breaking of my heart... I am trying not to show. Until you live it... Don’t judge or give your take... For I... By DianaB1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Living in the DarkLiving in the Dark He moves from room to room, Around in circles he goes. Searching for this or that, Like some tormented soul. Dog treats in the coffeemaker, Papers... By deb2foreveral1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Recent Diagnosis - What Does the Future Hold?I was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, and the only major impact it has had on my life is that I had to stop driving right after the... By CommunityMember742f431 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments