Types of dementia My wife has dementia. However her neurologist has not determined the cause. He is treating her for Parkinsons-dementia With a low dose medication. We have not seen any change yet...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDementia Types
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Remembering your loved oneTo commemorate the love and life of your loved one who passed from Alzheimer's disease, share with the community one memory you continue to hold dear to your heart....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyGrief Coping
Drivers license and insurance Is there a protocol for no longer paying for insurance for your loved one who is no longer driving? Does your insurance policy increase since you are now the sole...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
Unfair treatment at workHi, never posted before but I am in need of advice/opinions welcome. I feel I am treated very differently at work. Where my colleagues have kids or are pregnant it's...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDepressionFriends & FamilyMental HealthWork & Employment
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPatientCopingNewly Diagnosed
Remembering certain things.My father has been in assisted living for months. We pay for extra help every day and weekends at the facility because he just can figure out anything anymore such...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Additional servicesMom is now receiving pt, ot and speech.... can someone explain what they specifically do for someone who is 84 and resides in the long term care facility.... thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
4 of July fireworksDoes anyone with Alzheimers have problems with loud fireworks? Or is it just my PTSD?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies