What are ways to deal with sundowning My husband has just recently started waking up in the middle of the night convinced he has to get dressed and "get some work done". I'm wondering if Donepezil is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSundowningCaregiving
Alzheimer’s Mother Hidden Away SomewhereI’ve been trying to locate where my mother’s half sister placed her after she lived with her a couple months in a mobile home in Lake Placid Florida. Sandy’s uncooperative...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Suggestions to prevent a dementia patient from misplacing things?The lady I keep has dementia and she has started hiding things! Yesterday we couldn't find her hearing aids! After several hours of looking she remembered that the night before...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
How do you address sleep issues? This is a space to ask questions relating to sleep issues and to share tips on sleep. We recently asked this question of our Facebook and Instagram communities and are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Will you share your experience with Alzheimer's disease? Take our In America Survey! Thank you for your interest. This survey is now closed. Sharing an inside look at what it’s really like living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s helps...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingCaregivingAwareness
How do you delegate tasks to make caregiving more manageable? Caregiving is a team effort...no one should have to manage all of the responsibilities alone. What are tools and strategies that you use to delegate tasks and make caregiving more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCaregiving
Pacing us thru the ebb and flo of the progressionI am my husband's caregiver. We are entering the 2nd phase of this challenging disease. Being in charge I often get overwhelmed with all the decisions. Work is starting to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilitySundowning
My mum refuses to go to the doctor; how can I get her to go?I am wondering if anyone can help? My mum is 82 and refuses to go to the doctors, for anything. I did a course on dementia awareness as I know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingCoping
What are ways to provide emotional support for your loved one?Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be an exceptionally stressful and emotional journey for both the caregiver and the person with Alzheimer's. If you are a caregiver...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Looking for caregiverMy husband has long term care how Can I looking for a cargiver...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCaregivingResources