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Personal hygiene and grooming: What are your recommendations to help a loved one?

As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing, showering, and brushing their teeth are just a few examples...

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So many questions... very limited answers

The hardest part for me is that there are no black and white answers. This disease has no timeline... the disease leaves no dignity.... the disease leaves you saying "I...

What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?

It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...

How can we support self-care for caregivers?

As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...

When your loved one can no longer drive.

Two weeks ago, my husband's Neurologist said it was time for him to stop driving. His doctor was pragmatic as well as compassionate. When we walked out of the doctor's...

Tips for caregivers!!

I think my tip for managing my husband who has Dementia and Parkinsons disease is when ever he would start to get angry,scared or frustrated I would stand up and...

How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity?

Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...

What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?

Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?...

What are your suggestions for communication strategies?

He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....

What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?

We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....

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