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Sole Caregiver

Hi folks, I'm my wife's sole caregiver. Inability to stand or walk, incontenence, halucinations and lack of appetite are a daily "thing" for us. My wife and I are both...

Driving

Does anyone have experience with a loved one flat-out REFUSING to be told they are not to drive, even after two doctors as well as two State Troopers and one...

Suggestions for managing headaches with 89 year old mother with AD?

Taking Aricept, Buspar, Respirdol...

What's your experience with driving and dementia?

This is a space to share tips and ask questions relating to driving with dementia. Driving is an extremely sensitive subject for people living with dementia. To many elderly people...

What can make traveling easier for someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia?

Do you have any tips for a calm traveling experience? What kinds of things do you consider in advance? Do you have any special items that you bring along? We'd...

Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia

Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia (September 10, 2024), Sharing Lessons Learned in 10+ years as a caregiver (a 2 min read) I’ll start with my most critical...

care taker support

I have the beginning stages of dementia and have found discussion groups for people with dementia but have no groups or discussions for the care takers. Do you know of...

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...

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