Recovering from being startled?A member asked this question on Facebook. I'm hoping other members will be able to provide feedback for him. -"I wish I could connect with others who have come back...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDepressionPatientCopingTips & Advice
What's your experience with hearing aids?Does your loved one wear hearing aids? Have you noticed cognitive improvements with their use or decline without them? What bells or whistles do they have that you really like?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingNon Drug TreatmentsTips & Advice
Planning for our financial future My husband is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and we are looking for a financial planner or elder care lawyer. What should we be looking for?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesResourcesTips & Advice
What strategies do you use to help redirect your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease?I was a caregiver to both of my parents, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was very important to me, to respect my loved ones for where they were at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceDepressionCaregiving
My Dad was recently diagnosed We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingFriends & Family
How have you made your home safer for your loved one? As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Husband had become very sensitive Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & EmploymentTips & AdviceCaregiving
Tips for getting dad with Alzheimer's to take medicine?because of my dads alzheimers, he has developed fungal issues on his body. i can't seem to get him to not only take his heart medicine but to apply the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving