alzheimer's disease

My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about 2 years ago. His daily routine is changing and I hope I will be able to get some advice from others. Thank you

Hi everyone My 94 year old mother went into a care home nearly 12 months ago because if mobility issues but she’s since been diagnosed with Alzheimers. She hates the home, thinks everyone is talking about her, that the carers have to everybody nit to talk to her, thinks she smells, thinks she...

Hello My name is Ian. I Have alzheimers I live alone which can at times be a bit of a problem. Overall I am happy. I lot of life is about attitude, when I was first diagnosed I thought at least this has given me a chance to put my life in order. I have a funeral plan and have chose the songs I...

Hi, my name is Lyn. My 86 year old Mum was told this week, that she has Alzheimer's. We had suspected something has been wrong for the past few years but still the diagnose has hit us hard. Any help or support would be gratefully accepted.

Hi I have my dad who has alzeihmers and I'm here to connect with people similar situation

My mum, with very advanced Alzheimer's, has had a very poor appetite for two or three years now. During this time, she's been monitored by Dietetics, prescribed nutritional support, but has continued to lose weight. Her last weight was 37kg. She is extremely slow to eat her meals and, at best...

Hello 👋 First is my first post, introduction and reaching out to a community that is close to my heart. I am an only child and as a family unit very close. I've had an amazing upbringing and parents, which I am very grateful for and they've been so supportive throughout my life; admittedly my...

Hi Hope all is well. I have 2 parents with dementia, one has vascular dementia and the other has Alzheimer's. Their conditions are advancing especially my parent who has Alzheimer’s.

with Alzheimer's'. She was prescribed Memantine about a month ago and her Dementia has drastically gotten worse over the last month. Can this medication have a reverse effect like a lot of anti-depressants do? Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, my Mum has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Although I have set up a carer to visit her in her bungalow 4 times a day, I have had to change my work so I only work 4 days 8-2 ( or 2 days 8-8) this is so I can spend more time with her, I'm her registered carer. We are both ex forces and...

My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Consultant said it is at the serious/advanced stage and he can't be left unattended. I've applied for help with a sitting service but will be on a long waiting list. How do people cope with being unable to leave the house, make plans etc. We...

Hi all, sorry about the long post but I hope you can give me some advice. My 78 year old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's December 2021. His only problem so far has been short term memory, ie. he doesn't remember asking a question repeatedly (or the answer). He's pretty good keeping up...

Hello My name is Clare and my mum suffers from severe Alzheimer's. She can no longer walk. Is there night sitters available in the Glenravel area. Thanks

Hello, l thought l would sign up on here as we continue the long dementia journey which is slowly destroying my husband bit by bit and me too in many ways emotionally plus brings great sadness and stress to my daughter who lives with me. My husband was 60 yrs old in 2019 retired...

My mum is 82 and has lived alone since my Dad died in 2017. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the following year but has probably suffered for longer. She has managed to live alone ok with me dealing with all finances and household bills, I do an online Sainsbury’s shop for her and has a...

Hello... I wonder if anybody can advise me?? My dad has an Alzheimer's diagnosis ...this is fairly recent...he is 77. He has gone downhill very rapidly in the last 18 months....seems like he's hardly with us....almost no short term memory. Anyway, he was rushed into hospital with sepsis recently...

Hello, my dad was diagnosed with alzheimer's in 2018. We managed to move my mum and dad from Norfolk so they could be near to my sister. After renting until their new house was built they are now in their new home. Mum is finding it increasingly difficult to cope and we are at the stage of...

Hi, Does anyone have any advice or pointers for support to deal with anger? My dad has had alzheimers for over 2 years now. He is towards top end of stage 6 and is frail (still walking), limited communication and lost capacity. He is now in a care home. Despite being in a care home, my mum is...

Hello and thanks for allowing me to join this forum. My name is Christine and I have been married to Jim for 22 years. We are both in our 70's and until approximately 5 years ago blissfully happy. Then his memory started going and, well, you all probably know the rest! He was diagnosed with...

Hi I am new to this forum. My mum is 75 and was diagnosed with AD last year and it's been a difficult journey for all of us. At one point she was on Donezapil but did get very violent and demanded to come off all her meds and this did seem to stop the violence so I wonder if she knew it was...