alzheimer's disease

It's been 12 months since my partner was diagnosed with alzheimers, but showing signs long before. The biggest thing is hallucinations, particularly in the night, and frequent waking. I'm struggling with being continuously tired, and how to deal with the nightime episodes. Any advice greatly...

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...

I care for my Mum, who has Alzheimer’s at a moderate stage. In her home, I sometimes write clear notes for her to remind her of something she needs to know or to do. However, although she can read, she tends not to take notice of the notes or - if she does - can very quickly forget them and...

I'm a recent full-time carer for my mum who was diagnosed with alzheimer's in 2002. I gave up my job, which was stressful and fast paced. It was the right time as her condition has progressed and she is now longer to do everyday activities without prompting. Luckily she seems to be oblivious...

Hi, I have had Alzheimer's since 2019. Luckily I am still driving but my memory is getting worse. I find my biggest problem though, is with food. I don't really eat that much and there is very little I actually like. I have gone off most of the things I used to like as they just don't taste...

Although my dad hasn't been diagnosed with Alzheimer's I have noticed he has a few symptoms. The question I want to ask is, is clearing the throat a lot a symptom of Alzheimer's and having problems swallowing?

I am 91 and am the sole carer for my wife of similar age who was diagnosed with Alzheimers 5 years ago. Sadly she has reached the stage of becoming completely confused and agitated about everything and everybody and spends much of her time dozing in her chair totally oblivious of the world...