What has been your experience with Alzheimer-related medications? We know that Alzheimer's drugs are not designed to get rid of the disease, but rather, to help with the symptoms. What has your experience been with Alzheimer-related drugs? Did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTreatment
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to assisted living. How has your life changed after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
What factors did you consider when making memory care decisions? For those of you who have placed your LO in Memory Care, what were the factors you looked at in making that decision?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAssisted Living
Drivers license and insurance Is there a protocol for no longer paying for insurance for your loved one who is no longer driving? Does your insurance policy increase since you are now the sole...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCost
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
No one sees the "little" things that make me so sadMy husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingCaregiving
How do you deal with stress and burnout?We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do you do when you're feeling burnt out?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesCaregivingCoping
My spouse is becoming increasingly difficult for me to control Control...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity? Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice