Finally found a helpful ForumI was recently diagnosed with early Dementia on December 24. I could write a long multi-paragraph intro, but that is not my intent. Please don't mistake what I am going...reactions2repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedPatient
Virtual Online Support GroupsDoes anyone know of any online video support groups?...reactions4replies
How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one? Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a...reactions23repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
My spouse is becoming increasingly difficult for me to control Control...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Do you have any tips for attachment to stuffed animals?My mom has a stuffed animal that she thinks is real, which is fine. The problem is, she thinks it’s a baby (it’s an enlarged cardinal bird that can be...reactions3replies
Recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's I was recently diagnosed with alzheimers. I read my in-depth cognitive study and was told I have a strong cognitive reserve thus I mask my cognitive deficts. I live alone...reactions21repliesCopingDiagnosisPatient
Sleeping issues?Hi, I just joined this group and have a question. I think my Hubby has early onset Alzheimer's. He sleeps in his chair in the living room and has for...reactions2replies
How to respond to our LO’sSaw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...reactions5repliesCaregivingCopingAwareness
At Home Care, Terrible, MCU Much BetterWe provided my mother with at-home caretakers for over a year. It was incredibly expensive, and in retrospect, the quality was pretty bad. I should have paid more attention to...reactions4repliesCaregiving
What are the main reasons for putting financial assets in caregivers name onlyI put our financial assets in my name only when my DH was first diagnosed a few years ago. Now he's upset and insisting I put them back in both...reactions8repliesCaregiving