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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?...

Bringing joy to loved ones with Alzheimer's

What are some tools you have used to help bring joy to your loved one with Alzheimer's?...

I know it’s coming, but what and when?

Sorry I’ve not been able to be on here much. Imo communication is everything when you need a buddy to vent to. My dad is 94, memory span is averaging...

What are your suggestions for communication strategies?

He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....

What is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?

We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....

Accountability

Can our loved ones be held accountable for stuff they do?For instance, I just cleaned up a huge food mess that my HWA made— crumbs, mostly— and he said he...

How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?

Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after...

Mom with Pulmonary Dementia

Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has Helped

Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience caring for my 82-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Before the symptoms appeared, she suffered a stroke...

How do you navigate doctor appointments with your loved one?

It's common for medical appointments to be fast-paced and overwhelming, particularly when caring for someone with dementia. Have you ever faced challenges with medical staff not recognizing you as the...

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