The most recent content from our members.
I see so many here who have been newly diagnosed, and I truly hope you can all get the support you need. I have had all the medical Dx tests—MRIs, biomarker blood work, PET scan. They all point to early stage ALZ, but I still need to have the comprehensive neuropsyche evaluation, but I need to wait until late March to…
Hello, I'm new here. Currently, I'm caring for my Dad (71) and he lives with me. Over the course of 2025 he has fallen several times as a result of heart pausing, heavy drinking, and most recently what we think are seizures. He has broken his back, his arm (requiring surgery and when they put in the pace-maker as well),…
What are the steps to take when you start noticing memory, confusion, fear, sleeplessness etc. Thanks so much!
I mentioned in my first thread that I'm not a primary caregiver for my MIL, but I want to try to be informed and helpful when I do interact with her. What I'm curious about is the diagnosis of dementia, from a qualified medical professional. My sister-in-law has medical power-of-attorney for my MIL, and she and her husband…
I am in South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, so not in a rural area or anything like that. I have been attempting to get my mom AN APPOINTMENT with a neurologist for OVER A YEAR, I've had her primary care doctor send in referrals to every neurologist in a 20 mile radius and I've called them myself, only to leave voice…
My mom is at the stage where she is having delusions of my father cheating on her. The only new memories she seems to hold onto these days are the ones she's made up or if something happened that made her angry. He is her primary caregiver and all she does is screen at him all day that he's a horrible husband and doesn't…
This is my first post, though I’ve been lurking for a while. I have many questions, but right now I need advice on how to handle the portal message I am sending to our PCP prior to my 69 yo DH's appointment next week. First, some background: My DH is 69 and has been having noticeable issues for 3-4 years (noticeable to me,…
New here! My mother doesn't have a diagnosis yet--she's been refusing to address her memory loss issues or tell her doctor what is going on. My stepfather has been helping her with routine tasks and even going with her to doctor's appointments (for unrelated issues), which has masked her loss of cognitive function. Earlier…
Good evening everyone. My mom was diagnosed today with Alzheimer's. But she doesn't fit the diagnosis 100%. The part of her brain that should be damaged/shrinking seems to be fine on the MRI. So the doctor suggested a lumbar puncture to 100% confirm the diagnosis. I know the procedure is painful and causes issues, so I'm…
Symptoms with start dates below. Some dates are guesses because I only began paying attention to dementia / younger onset Alzheimer's symptoms this year (2023). PWD is 64 years old. 2026 Februay: PWD's delusional states are lengthening into days at a time. I'm using AI to research and if the PWD suddenly becomes…
It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.