Mouse123I get a cool feeling in my throat, then a cough followed by tight chest. With all the smoke in the air. It affects me badly....reactions1reply
Spouse with Alzheimer’sI have no family members nearby and have been in the situation of a husband with Alzheimer’s disease - about stage 4 now - for four years. If anyone else...reactions34repliesCaregiving
Has anyone read the book, "The End of Alzheimers" ?Dr Dale Bredeson's book says that including vitamins and minerals and fish oil and/or cod liver oil and VItamin D in the diet , can resolve some of the difficult...reactions2replies
To tell your loved one everything that’s wrong and all details or not?My father has advanced dementia. He knows what happens in his daily life because we have hired 24/7 help. He knows he can’t drive. He knows we take care of...reactions14repliesCaregivingAwareness
Eye Health and Alzheimer'sMy husband's eyes are bad he only see,s shadows ,Eye Dr.s. Are no help. Donna...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Activities for someone with moderate dementia? My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 60. He is 63 now and not working so he is home all day. He’s not supposed to drive anymore (which...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Speech therapyIs there any value in speech therapy? I've heard that it doesn't really do any good. I would like to know if anyone has seen any benefit for their loved...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions14repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
How to get helpI am having a hard time, I feel I want to sleep all day and not get up and have to face everyday life over and over again. Sometimes I...reactions6repliesCaregiving
UCSD & UCLA Caregiver Research StudyHi everyone! My name is Avery and I am a staff research associate at UC San Diego and we currently have an ongoing research study in collaboration in UCLA. The...reactions1replyCaregivingResearch & Clinical TrialsMental Health