Planning for our financial future My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and we are looking for a financial planner or elder care lawyer. What should we be looking for?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesResourcesTips & Advice
What strategies do you use to help redirect your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease?I was a caregiver to both of my parents, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was very important to me, to respect my loved ones for where they were at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceDepressionCaregiving
My Dad was recently diagnosed We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCaregiving
How have you made your home safer for your loved one? As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Husband had become very sensitive Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & EmploymentCaregivingTips & Advice
Tips for getting dad with Alzheimer's to take medicine?because of my dads alzheimers, he has developed fungal issues on his body. i can't seem to get him to not only take his heart medicine but to apply the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
I am looking for caregivers with a family member who has visual variant Alzheimer’s disease.Visual variant Alzheimer’s disease...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceDementia Types
What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice