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How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan things?

I can get lost in the details of the moment that I never really plan for the future. How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan...

How to get help

I am having a hard time, I feel I want to sleep all day and not get up and have to face everyday life over and over again. Sometimes I...

How do you handle life with lack of sleep?

It's tough enough to get good sleep with my own maladies, how can I expect to function well with my loved one keeping me up?...

What do you wish you knew then, that you know now?

Looking back at when you, or your loved one, was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's and knowing what you know now ... what information do you wish you were better equipped...

How do you manage your loved one's agitation?

What to you do when they become agitated with computer games and starts yelling and cursing at the tv as if they were in the room. Desperate to talk to...

Are there such things as Alzheimer's friendly vacation locations/experiences?

I want to plan a vacation for my family, which includes a loved one with Alzheimer's and some physical limitations. Are there vacation destinations specifically designed for loved ones and...

What have others tried regarding meal options, in particular "finger foods"?

My mother is quickly losing interest in eating. Her speech therapist is recommending going to always having "finger foods" around. At the moment my mother thinks gummy bears are the...

To tell your loved one everything that’s wrong and all details or not?

My father has advanced dementia. He knows what happens in his daily life because we have hired 24/7 help. He knows he can’t drive. He knows we take care of...

Activities for someone with moderate dementia?

My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 60. He is 63 now and not working so he is home all day. He’s not supposed to drive anymore (which...

How do I remain positive in a difficult situation as a care partner?

It's easy for me to fall into the trap of feeling unsettled and disheartened....

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