Dementia - Ideas for getting out of the house?I just started taking care of an 87 yo lady and her kids said she has dementia. For 7 years I've taken care of Alzheimer's patients. This lady can do...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregiving
Does anyone have advice about conservatorship?Hi, anyone here experienced with a conservatorship? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregiving
Getting my LO to agree to move to a care facilityA community member recently wrote in and asked: My LO is very resistant to the idea of moving into an assisted living home. He has visited a few of them...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Have you had to navigate assisted living facilities?There are a variety of assisted living facilities that may be necessary at some point with Alzheimer's disease. From memory care facilities to nursing homes... We want to know, what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
New here - How can we make this situation easier?Hey guys. Was just looking for any advice you might have to help me and my boyfriend and his dad who seems to have dementia. We don't have a diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Suggestions for eating?We asked our Facebook community what suggestions they have for when a loved one doesn't want to eat. Here is what they shared... do you have any suggestions to add?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & NutritionCaregivingTips & Advice
Who are you a caregiver for?Connect with others in the community who are in similar caregiving situations. Ask questions, introduce yourself, and share tips!...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesCaregiving
How do you deal with Alzheimer's anger?I'm a caregiver for a lady that is 94. I know about the Sundowners symptoms but lately she gets furious and tries to hit me and cusses like a sailor...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregiving
Such a dreadful disease I'm a caregiver and have been for 7 years. I've learned so much but I still have trouble coping. The lady I'm taking care of is in a group which...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Home health assistingIs there anyone in the HUNTSVILLE, AL area that you have used to help care for an Alzheimer patient of 2 yrs?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice