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Hi everyone, I’m in this community as a fellow caregiver / supporter, and I wanted to share something I recently came across that could help with wandering risk. The Alzheimer’s Association notes that 6 in 10 people living with dementia will wander at least once (often more than once). I have attached the link to the…
Hello. I am new to ALZ Connect. I am looking to connect with others who have or are experiencing what I am going through as an adult child with a parent with ALZ and another parent who is losing it as the care giver. I am hoping to connect with others who feel similar to what I feel so maybe I won't feel so alone in this…
Hello friends- I am newly diagnosed Early Onset. I'm looking for support groups, counselors or therapists/social workers who can offer support in this stage. I am in my early 50s, still working, kids in college, mortgage, mom with Alz. I need help and a place to be able to talk about what this means for my life. Like,…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/opinion/caregiving-crisis.html?unlocked_article_code=1.308.kBxI.CmNVAb2397Tf&smid=url-share
Brief update: Dad was diagnosed 3+ years ago with VD and onset Alz. He has now been in ASL for 6 months and discussions are being made for the move toward MC. I'm his POA. I've posted about his 2 sisters resisting any directives made by me and they have been sent a cease and desist letter 3 months ago but, still manage to…
Hi everyone, My dad is 65 and has Alzheimer’s. He’s still in good spirits, but his abilities are getting more limited. He can’t really make meals anymore beyond grabbing something simple, and he needs reminders and some help with personal care like shaving and showering. His speech and understanding are also very limited.…
I am the Pastor/Chaplain for Holbrook Acworth. I am looking for someone to help me facilitate a monthly support group at our location.
Hi, I'm new here. My 82 yo mom has mid stage alz, and is currently living with my dad in the home they've been in for 45 years. My dad 83 yo is very ready to move to a senior living community and is finally reaching the top of the wait list for his desired community that has assisted living and memory care available when…
We recently moved my 89 year-old father from Assisted Living into Memory Care. My mother recently passed and they had been living together. My dad has no short term memory but is social and can carry on a decent conversation, especially around sports, science or politics. We'd like to have someone, preferably a man, to…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/well/family/dementia-diagnosis-advice.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Rk8.WazS.hyIqt9FeloJq&smid=url-share This talks about next steps and how to prepare for them. It's pretty basic, but might be good for someone new to the disease. HB
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