Alzheimer's Disease

Hi, my name is shaijakel. I’m here to support caregivers, patients, and families through the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.
With over 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, an associate degree in medical assisting, and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, I’ve spent much of my life walking beside others during their most vulnerable moments. I’ve seen the weight that caregiving places on the body, mind, and spirit—and I’ve felt it, too.
Now, as I pursue my master’s in clinical mental health counseling, I’m passionate about using my education and lived experience to uplift others. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, caring for an aging loved one, or trying to cope with burnout, you're not alone. My hope is that by sharing stories, reflections, and mental health tools, I can be a voice of empathy, strength, and validation for others walking similar paths.

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Hi, my name is shawa143. I'm here because I need support in managing my own complex medical and mental health needs while being a caretaker for my aging parents with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

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Hi, my name is Igotthis2025. I'm here because I recently been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I am also a care giver to my husband who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2021 at that time he was 53 years old.

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Aging doesn’t mean stopping. The body may slow down, but the spirit can still dance. Health isn't about perfection—it's about being present, for yourself and those you love.

What’s one thing you’re doing today to take care of yourself? Share your story.#MentalHealth #AlzheimersDisease

I'm a medical researcher developing new screening tests for early cognitive impairment and new treatments for #Stroke rehab, #AlzheimersDisease / #Dementia

Casually interested in #Parenting sensitive kids #SensoryProcessingDisorder , #Neurodiversity #NeurodevelopmentalDisorders #Addiction #blacklivesmatter #Dyspraxia #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Scoliosis

I will be turning 60 years old in a few weeks. Since the beginning of the year, I have been feeling more like 80 or 90. I am more tired, sore and mental struggles. It is effecting my everyday life. I haven't been able to work an 8 hour shift for many months. I get physically and mentally exhausted after just after a couple of hours. Luckily, I have been able to work split shifts doing food delivers that I am able to make ends meet but it is difficult.

One issue that has been getting worse is focus and attention. I have a very active, logical mind. My mind is always analyzing, planning, thinking and replaying and is constantly running in the background. It's been happening as long as I can remember. I believe I have #ADHD but have never been diagnosed with it, even though I have always told my doctors this. Because my subconscious mind is so active and automatic, my focus shifts from conscious to subconscious. It doesn't matter what I am doing, driving, in a conversation, writing this article, etc. most of the time I am not aware that the focus has changed. I go into auto pilot. This makes things like multitasking almost impossible for me because with all the things going on in the background already, my mind is full and I become distracted or confused. I have tried meditation and yoga to discipline my mind and body but when it is quiet and without distractions my mind gets even more active and I can't refocus it.

The other thing that has been happening with my mind is it has been giving me false information. I'll give an example. I am driving to a location. I have the GPS directions on with it announcing turns along with a visual map. The voice tells me to turn when I get a certain point but my mind tells me to turn now. So, I turn and now I am on the wrong street and have to backtrack. Another example, I get 2 orders from the same restaurant for 2 different people. I keep them separate and note which one goes where. I get to the first location and my mind tells me to grab this order. So, I grab it and deliver it. It turns out to be the wrong one and I don't realize it until I get to the 2nd location and causes a big problem. Normally you would just look at the order and verify you have the right one. My mind was so sure I had the right one but it was wrong. I have been delivering food a long time. I know to double check these orders and maps but yet my mind is telling it is sure it is right, but it is wrong. Is this just my brain aging? Am I getting #AlzheimersDisease or #Dementia ? Is it some sort of degenerative brain disorder? I don't know but I am greatly concerned. I want to go to the doctor and get checked out but I have really crappy insurance that has a huge deductible I have to meet before it will pay for anything. So, I can't afford to see the doctor.

This is really getting the depression and anxiety worked up. I am really afraid that I am losing my mind. I don't want to end up homeless and in treatment again. The experience was horrible. I have been having suicidal thoughts again. No plans or wanting to act on them but I am really struggling financially and health wise. My quality of life is low and I am feeling like I have gotten everything out of life that I am going to get. Why continue? Again, these are the thoughts. No plans or want to act on them. But, that could change if I start feeling I have nothing left to live for. It sucks to be me right now.
#Depression #Anxiety #Aging #Dementia #ADHD #AlzheimersDisease #SuicidalThoughts