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Dementia Resources
This page contains downloadable PDFs about a wide range of topics related to Alzheimer's and all other dementia. For additional help or support, please contact our 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 Resources for People Living with Dementia Learn how to live well with Alzheimer's and dementia Take an online education program…
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Instructions: Sending Another User a Message
Users can send direct, private messages to one another using the Message feature. This can be accomplished in one of two ways: using the message button or messaging users from their profile page. Using the Message button To send a message, click the Message button the top-right of the page. From here, you can send a…
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Instructions: How to edit a discussion or edit/delete a comment
There are times when something was posted with typos, in error, or accidentally double-posted. It is for this reason that you can edit your discussion post or either edit or delete your comment. To edit your discussion post, or edit/delete your comment, click on the three dots in the right-hand corner of your post, then…
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Instructions: How to change your username
You can now reset your password yourself in the Account & Privacy Settings. To access these settings, click on your avatar/profile at the top-right of the screen and select Account & Privacy Settings: From there, click on the pencil icon next to your username: You'll be taken to another screen where you can type in a new…
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Instructions: How to modify your notification settings
We are happy to say that ALZConnected allows users to customize notification settings, so members can toggle email or notifications off and on. Please note that notifications show up under your bell icon at the top-right of the page. To access your notification settings, click on your avatar at the top-right of the screen…
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ALZConnected Terms & Conditions
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ALZConnected Community Guidelines
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Purpose of Community ALZConnected® is an online community where people can come together to share questions, experiences, and receive support from others impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This community is intended to provide peer-to-peer support in a safe and welcoming environment…
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Common Terms
Are you new and feeling lost when faced with online jargon? Check out the following terminology to become more acquainted with the ALZConnected® community. Username, also known as Screen Name: This is the name a member chooses to be addressed by within the community. This should not include any personally identifiable…
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Tags
Tags are available to add to any posts made on the ALZConnected platform. By using tags, users can apply subjects to index posts together. By clicking on a tag from the "Popular Tags" section of the Home or Discussion pages, you will be taken to a list of tagged posts that other users have deemed similar. For example, if…
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Common Abbreviations
Common Abbreviations People ADLO = Loved One with Alzheimer's disease BF = Boyfriend BIL = Brother-in-Law DD = Dear/Darling Daughter DH = Dear Husband DS = Dear/Darling Son DW = Dear/Darling Wife FIL = Father-in-Law GF = Girlfriend GLO = Greetings to Loved Ones GMIL = Grandmother-in-Law GFIL = Grandfather-in-Law LO = Loved…
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Instructions: Create a New Discussion
ALZConnected members have several options to create a new discussion in the online community. Please follow these instructions to begin a conversation: Option 1 Make sure you are logged into ALZConnected at alz.org/alzconnected From the home screen, select the orange button which reads “New Post” Select option from the…
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Instructions: Post a Reply
To post a reply within a discussion, please follow these instructions: Make sure you are logged into ALZConnected at alz.org/alzconnected Find the discussion where you would like to participate by either selecting a quick link from the purple main menu bar or tile on the home page Select a discussion topic by clicking on…
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Instructions: Create or Join a Group
Members have the option to create and participate in public, private or secret groups around a shared interest. Follow these instructions to create a group: Make sure you are logged into ALZConnected at alz.org/alzconnected Click the “Groups” hyperlink from the purple menu bar To create a new group, select the orange…
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Instructions: Report a Post
It’s important that ALZConnected remain a safe and welcoming community for our members. If you see content that violates our Community Guidelines or requires moderator intervention, please flag the post by following these instructions: Make sure you are logged into ALZConnected at alz.org/alzconnected Find the post that…
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Instructions: Tag a Discussion
Please follow these instructions to tag a discussion with a keyword. Tagging can help with search based on popular topics. Create a new discussion Add a discussion title and enter the message Under the “Tags” field start typing to search for available tags or select the link for popular tags to add To view a list of…
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Instructions: Bookmark a Post and Follow a Discussion
Please follow these instructions to save or bookmark a post and mark a discussion to follow: Open a discussion Select the bell icon to follow If you would like to save a specific post, find the post in the discussion thread and select the flag icon to bookmark or save You will see “Followed Discussions” and “My Bookmarks”…