The loss of a loved one is hard. Grieving is personal yet so connected. What are some ways you navigate grief while paying tribute to your loved one? Share your thoughts with our community members....reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceGrief
TrappedMy sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past 5 years my life has been all about...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions4repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Agitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...reactions73repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Ideas for holiday season stressMy husband is almost 70 with early- mid (IDK) Alzheimer's. I am 72. We have been under tremendous stress since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC. It seems like we are...reactions10repliesTips & Advice
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...reactions10repliesAssisted LivingTips & Advice
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?...reactions21repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
What's next after a diagnosis? Visualization of the dementia progression scaleHi! 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...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
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...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
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?...reactions5repliesResourcesCopingTips & Advice