Alzheimer's Disease

I see your posts every day. I follow your stories, your ups and downs. I am not always visible, but I am always here in the background.

Right now, I also need a community and a safe place to land, a place where I feel safe. There is no better place than here.

Right now, I am between very hopeful outcomes and crushing grief and worry. I am helping my siblings care for my mother. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 2 months ago. She was diagnosed very early, and right now it is mild. We were hopeful that she would qualify for new treatments in hopes of slowing down the progression of the disease. She does qualify, and we are now in the process of arranging all of that. It is wonderful news, and I am so happy for the chance to prolong her functional life.

I found out 2 months ago that I was going to be a grandmother. My son and my daughter-in-law have wanted to start a family for a while. We were all so excited when she found out she was pregnant. They were over the moon, as were both sides of the family. At her last appointment, she found out that this pregnancy wasn’t viable. I got a soul-crushing call from my son. He was devastated but trying so hard to hold himself together, trying to be strong for his wife. My heart breaks for both of them. I love my daughter-in-law as if she were my own. I am trying to be there for both of them while processing my own grief for the loss of my first grandchild.

#I know there is no quick way through hard times. All I know to do is keep going and moving ahead with life. Sometimes that is just really hard. I have so much to be grateful for with my mom, and the grief and sadness all at the same time. It is quite confusing. #AlzheimersDisease #ChildLoss #Grief

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.

#MightyTogether #Depression #Anxiety #Dementia #AlzheimersDisease

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.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Depression #PTSD #Diabetes