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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
Talking to teenagers about Alzheimer'sAn Alzheimer's diagnosis can have a big impact on everyone in the family. Each person will react differently, and how they deal with their emotions can differ from day to...reactions1replyTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Does anyone have experience with rapidly progressing dementia (RPD)? I'm not having a good day handling things... Mom has rapidly progressive dementia +plus. She was Only just diagnosed in June. She is new to a memory neighborhood after spending...reactions1replyCopingNewly Diagnosed
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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCopingTips & 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...reactions4repliesTips & 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?...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
Slow……then very fast memory loss, symptoms.My father, for a couple years has lost time, places and daily memories. He could not remember meds, eating where, what and when. Then one day, he changed suddenly. He...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Symptoms are changing. Is this typical?For the last five years I have observed a variety of symptoms with my wife who was originally diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment but now the PP has called her...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
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!...reactions26repliesCaregiving
Cell Phones and Scamming the Elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer'sHi all, I am hoping to get some ideas from you all on how to deal with my mother (in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's) and her cell phone. She...reactions4repliesTips & Advice