How do you help your loved one stay hydrated? Many people with dementia have trouble recognizing that they are thirsty or accessing water to drink, and this can affect them in several ways - worsened symptoms, UTIs, headaches, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Fill in the blank: The most frequent question I get from others about Alzheimer’s is __________.We posted this fill-in-the-blank prompt on our Facebook page, so we wanted to see what answers we got here in our forums. Respond below!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
How to respond to our LO’sSaw this on another page n wanted to share! So very valuable to keep in mind: 1. Never ARGUE, Instead AGREE. 2. Never REASON, Instead DIVERT. 3. Never SHAME, Instead...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwarenessCaregiving
At Home Care, Terrible, MCU Much BetterWe provided my mother with at-home caretakers for over a year. It was incredibly expensive, and in retrospect, the quality was pretty bad. I should have paid more attention to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
What are the main reasons for putting financial assets in caregivers name onlyI put our financial assets in my name only when my DH was first diagnosed a few years ago. Now he's upset and insisting I put them back in both...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
Have you taken FMLA to care for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease?FMLA allows employees to go on leave for up to 12 work weeks in a year. This leave is unpaid but you are able to keep your health benefits during...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCaregivingResources
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to assisted living. How has your life changed after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one? Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How can we support self-care for caregivers?As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceCopingCaregiving
How do I keep my spouse from obsessing?My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular impairment. He’s been obsessing on our taxes and keeps wanting to go through our paperwork and he either misplaces things or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving