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What’s One Thing About Alzheimer's That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

By A myALZteam Member 29 answers

When Does The Late Stage Of Alzheimers/Dementia Start?

By A myALZteam Member 21 answers

What’s A Common Misconception About Alzheimer’s?

By A myALZteam Member 50 answers

Do You Or Your Loved One Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Alzheimer’s?

By A myALZteam Member 53 answers
2318 questions

Preparing For Placement To A Memory Care Facility.

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Sun City Center, FL

In Hampton NH, narrowed it down to:
Cornerstone
Benchmark
Any suggestions welcomed.

A myALZteam Member

Sending thoughts and prayers.

August 13

How Do I As A Caregiver For My Husband Keep Up A Healthy Disposition??? This Is ‘for Better Or Worse’ And Only Getting Worse.

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Chico, CA
A myALZteam Member

I’m ok doing errands and NOT running 50mph !! 😎 Even meet a friend for lunch or sit at the park and read. ❤️

August 14

Does Your Loved On Take Things That Don’t Belong To Them And Hide Them

A myALZteam Member asked a question 💭
Pacific Northwest

My husband has just started taking things that don’t belong to him. We are at our daughters and staying in our granddaughters room while she is in school out of state. My husband has all of a sudden started looking through her things and taking things that belong to her. When I catch him, he gets irritated with me and throws a fit. I ask for them back and sometimes he has given them to me. Other times I give up and find them later. I’ve explained that it is wrong to take something that doesn’t… read more

A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member Good insight you shared: "They probably think it belongs to them and to tell them otherwise will most likely make them agitated." Thank you!

August 5

How Can I Find Out About TRIALS, And How To Join?

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MONTPELLIER France

Two days ago Catmama posted about the Alzheimers Association International Conference to be held August 1, 2024. This is free and online. On the link Catmama provided, there is info on a PDF download, where they link to TRIALS and how to find out about them. This Reference is:

https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/researc...

The PDF download has the title The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Landscape
with reference:
https://alz.org/media/Documents/scientific-conf...

TrialMatch: Find Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia
TrialMatch: Find Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's and Other Dementia
A myALZteam Member

Further to trials. According to the Alzheimer's Association PDF download referenced in my initial Question Post, the Total Number of participants needed to populate all currently active trials… read more

July 28

My Mom 90 Yrs Had Her Blood Work Done Her Creatinine Values Are Off. Now They Lost Her Paper Work. She Was Drinking Too Much Soda.

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Huntingdon Valley, PA
A myALZteam Member

It should be said hospital has them and Dr has not called back so my step father thinks all is good. She’s stop going to bathroom so much at night. I want to follow up on this but it’s out of my… read more

July 27

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Alzheimer's In The Heat?

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San Francisco, CA
A myALZteam Member

Dear Muggsy, Good point. I think there is something to the increased sensitivity in everyway. Skin, being cold, to much volume, to much activity/stimulus etc. I've come to believe that John's brain… read more

September 25

What Are Some Activities To Introduce To My Husband With Dementia?

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Hogansville, GA
A myALZteam Member

Sue,
I found interesting ideas and products by googling. The products are overpriced but can provide ideas. You could also contact your local Alzheimer's Association help line.

July 25

With Dementia From Alcohol Abuse How Long Does The Person Usually Live

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Maple Ridge, BC

Hubby has been 7 years in a care facility

A myALZteam Member

Tooo ma y variables to properly provide an answer. A neurologist can get neuro- psych studies done, and get a more definitive answer. I have Early Stage Alzheimers, and still function well, in my… read more

July 21

What Is Most Frustrating With My Wife Who Has Early Onset AD Is The Inability To Determine What She Remembers And What She Does Not.

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Stone Mountain, GA

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A myALZteam Member

It's difficult. The most complex aspect is that it often varies day by day. Maybe try just going withe flow, whatever shows up. Nothing can be done.

July 25

Do You Keep Taking Our Loved Ones For Preventative Healthcare? Colonoscopies ,dental,eye Exams,skin Checks Etc. If Not When Did You Stop?

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Richmond Hill, GA

My husband is in the early stages of.Alzheimer's

A myALZteam Member

Still take 90 yr old mom to dentist since she keeps chipping dental work. Stopped most other visits a couple of years ago except the doctor that visits her at her facility.

July 26
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