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Caregiving for a loved one by yourself

I was a solo caregiver for my mom, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was difficult. I often felt alone, wasn't sleeping, and was physically/ emotionally exhausted. Felt like I...

Does your loved one get confused about the television shows they watch and think they are really happening?

I am finding that my loved one is getting confused between reality and what she is watching on television. Is this common for you?...

Words matter.

What does it mean to you to be a caregiver vs. a care partner? We'd love to hear your thoughts!...

Have you had to manage your own chronic illness while also being a caregiver?

Hello my AlzheimersDisease.net family. I recently wrote an article discussing my journey as a caretaker for both parents with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. I was the main caregiver and also...

When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for Me

Being a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...

Family, Friends and Fireworks

Holidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...

What joyful experiences have you had as a caregiver? What are some uplifting times that you have had?

Being a caregiver can be exhausting and draining but there are those moments that are priceless. What are yours?...

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...

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....

Any suggestions to help with wandering?

I arrived to the ladies house that I'm a caregiver for and she was on the next block with her purse on her shoulder. I stopped and asked her to...

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