How do you manage your loved one's agitation?What to you do when they become agitated with computer games and starts yelling and cursing at the tv as if they were in the room. Desperate to talk to...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Does anyone have advice about conservatorship?Hi, anyone here experienced with a conservatorship? Thank you....reactions7repliesCaregiving
How do I get him to participate My husband was diagnosed in 2017. He was never a person that enjoyed games or puzzles. His main interest has always been reading. He cannot read anymore and I can’t...reactions1replyCaregiving
Dementia - Ideas for getting out of the house?I just started taking care of an 87 yo lady and her kids said she has dementia. For 7 years I've taken care of Alzheimer's patients. This lady can do...reactions6repliesCaregiving
Late Stage Decline - Mom Won't Get Proper Help for DadThis is gonna be a long one. Partially venting. Sorry. My dad has had Alzheimers for 11 years, since he was diagnosed at the age of 62. In more recent...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
My mum refuses to go to the doctor; how can I get her to go?I am wondering if anyone can help? My mum is 82 and refuses to go to the doctors, for anything. I did a course on dementia awareness as I know...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosisCaregiving
Alzheimer’s Mother Hidden Away SomewhereI’ve been trying to locate where my mother’s half sister placed her after she lived with her a couple months in a mobile home in Lake Placid Florida. Sandy’s uncooperative...reactions2repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingTips & Advice
Are there such things as Alzheimer's friendly vacation locations/experiences?I want to plan a vacation for my family, which includes a loved one with Alzheimer's and some physical limitations. Are there vacation destinations specifically designed for loved ones and...reactions21repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How to get my mother in law to change her pull up in the morning?I can change my mother in law in the evenings to her pajamas and a clean pull up, but how can I get her to change it in the morning...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
What are tips for preventing wandering? Wandering is a scary behavior symptom of Alzheimer's. What are prevention tips that have worked to reduce wandering and keep your loved one safe? What questions fo you have for...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping