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What are the main reasons for putting financial assets in caregivers name only

I 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

'Tis the Season: Surviving the Holidays As A Caregiver

I love the holiday season. Christmas was celebrated big in my family growing up, and my mom and I had a tradition of decorating the tree together and setting up...

Tips for managing foul language

May LO would never in his life say the slightest “bad word”. I am getting weary listening to his foul language now. It’s NEVER been a part of our lives...

What are some things that your loved one likes to do in the fall season?

The leaves are falling. Pumpkin spice is everywhere. What are some things your loved one likes to do this time of the year as the weather becomes cooler....

How do you keep your loved one with Alzheimer's properly hydrated?

What are your thoughts on why keeping our loved ones hydrated and how is that a challenge for you?...

What are good ways to listen to music?

Many of our loved ones benefit from listening to music. Whether it be with headphones or old school record players, what works best for you and your loved one for...

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