Both of my parents had dementia. My father had Alzheimer's and my mother had Lewy Body dementia as did her brother. I am not sure I want to know if I… read more

@A myALZteam Member....there is familial Alz and also a specific gene folks can be tested for,,,.,these both make heredity possible in some cases.

My hubby undiagnosed yet fall asleep all the time sitting. I call it his reboot. While he's sleeping he talks sometimes. He moves his fingers looks like… read more

My husband never allowed a cat in the house but now has bonded to a rescue cat we adopted. Still insist it sleeps in garage at nite

Thank you, Whispers. I know you are right. I am spending as much time as possible with her and have even had a few sweet moments. But when she is clear,… read more

My mother had good results for a few months but has now become extremely paranoid. She believes she is a government agent in the assisted living… read more

My husband didn't seem like a classic Alzheimers case either.After many specialists appointments They all agreed he had Dementia and that Alzheimers… read more

Yes day to day can be challenging
Check to see if other things are setting them off such as pain or frustration
Validation can sometimes help but if… read more

I would definitely get her a cat, try getting a really young one.Ive never had pets all my life but now have two cats and they are the seeetest. That… read more

This breaks my dad's heart when my mom does it. Other days, she calls him by name.