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...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyCoping
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
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 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
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 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCaregiving
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 & EmploymentCaregivingTips & 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
Full time caregiverMy wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDementia TypesCaregivingCoping
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice