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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesCaregivingAwareness
Eye Health and Alzheimer'sMy husband's eyes are bad he only see,s shadows ,Eye Dr.s. Are no help. Donna...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Alzheimer’s CareCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally challenging. It often requires dedication, patience, and understanding from the patient and their family or caretakers. Having a supportive network...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAssisted LivingDementia TypesCaregiving
Other caregivers and Alzheimer's - Suggestions for switching up the day?There are days that my client doesn't want to do a thing including combing her hair. Her daughter would like me to get her out but regardless of where I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCaregiving
Have you had experience with, or considered, utilizing home hospice care? Home hospice care can be a compassionate option to help someone who is living their last days to be in the comfort of their own home. We'd love to hear...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesEnd of Life Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregiving
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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDepressionCopingCaregiving
How do you pay for Alzheimer's care?Long-term care is expensive. Have you managed to get assistance for paying for care? How have you tackled this part of caregiving? This is a place to share what has...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCostTips & Advice
Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read...I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago. Wanting to help others finding themselves in the same horrible and overwhelming situation, I wrote...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
Speech therapyIs there any value in speech therapy? I've heard that it doesn't really do any good. I would like to know if anyone has seen any benefit for their loved...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice