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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...

Medication management advice?

I'm trying to find a good way to managing dispensing and tracking medication. My husband is able to use dispenser that drops his doses by sliding a lever. But today...

Food struggles?

Does anyone's loved one struggle with the mechanics of eating? My husband takes his sandwiches apart now, has trouble with hand held things like pizza and has a hard time...

Looking for caregiver

My husband has long term care how Can I looking for a cargiver...

Do you have a tracking device?

I need one for the car or one to out in my husband’s wrist that he can’t take off....

Changes in behavior due to dehydration?

Has anyone noticed worsening changes in behavior or symptoms in their loved one as a result of dehydration? How did you figure out that this was the issue? What did...

What do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...

Other caregivers and Alzheimer's - Suggestions for switching up the day?

There are days that my client doesn't want to do a thing including combing her hair. Her daughter would like me to get her out but regardless of where I...

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...

Had my essay on our journey through my father's Alzheimer's published. Please read...

I lost my father after an incredibly long battle with Alzheimer's about 15 months ago. Wanting to help others finding themselves in the same horrible and overwhelming situation, I wrote...

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