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Have you experienced placing a spouse in assisted living?

Hi, unfortunately the time has come to put my husband in an Assisted Living Place. It is such a hard decision, and I'm trying to figure out what is the...

How do you handle change with your loved one?

There are a lot of changes with this disease. How do you help your loved one deal with the changes?...

How can we support self-care for caregivers?

As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...

What's next after a diagnosis? Visualization of the dementia progression scale

Hi! I"m new here, I was a carer for my mother 24/7 for 7 years and worked with other carers to help the most vulnerable. The journey continues as my...

Advice for how to approach parents about cognitive issues when they will be in complete denial?

The signs are there, but every time we've suggested that there may be some cognitive issues with our Mom, there is complete denial and excuses. I know this community has...

Personal hygiene and grooming: What are your recommendations to help a loved one?

As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing, showering, and brushing their teeth are just a few examples...

How do you keep your home safe?

Nightlights, guardrails, slip pads - what tools do you use to make sure every room in your home is safe to manage morning and night?...

What has been your experience navigating Medicare and Medicaid?

With an Alzheimer's diagnosis also comes the need to navigate complicated legal and financial paperwork. In this article, Kelsey helps us understand some legal jargon you'll likely encounter while caring...

Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's? What do you wish your family and friends understood about what you're going through?

Dementia can make everyday tasks and communication challenging for the person living with the disease and their loved ones. For our community members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, what are some...

Words matter: Instead of saying "_" say "".

When trying to defuse or lessen a stressful situation with a loved one who is living with Alzheimer's disease, it is crucial to choose your words wisely. Use encouraging, consoling...

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