First learning about diagnosis Talk to your love one about what they expect from you as it progress. They may not want you to do suffer trying to take care of them. I talked...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
I Wrote This To Help Others After Losing My Father to a long battle with Alzheimer's...It is not acknowledged nearly enough, but it is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingAwareness
What do you do if your loved one with dementia exhibits sexually inappropriate behaviors?Hypersexuality is a possible symptom of dementia that is especially hard to deal with. It can make spouses and other loved ones feel embarrassed, anxious, and scared and affect both...reactionsrepliesCaregivingIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
Caregivers and family interactionsAny other caregivers feel like the family members don't understand exactly what this disease does to their love one....reactions1replyCaregivingDementia TypesTips & Advice
TrappedMy sister and I are the last survivors of our rather (large) family. We are both in our 60s, for the past 5 years my life has been all about...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingFriends & Family
For those who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...reactions4repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...reactionsrepliesAssisted LivingCaregivingCoping
Help Our Research: Remote Interview Study! Caregiver Mental Wellbeing ($25 Gift Card)Dear community members, We are a group of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). We are conducting a research study to understand the mental wellbeing needs and concerns...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCopingMental Health
Who do you turn to for support?Whether you're a caregiver or living with Alzheimer's, everyone needs support....reactions32repliesCaregiving
Mental HealthAs caregivers, we often forget to check our mental well-being while caring for our loved ones. How do you manage your mental health? For example, sing, dance, walk in the...reactions14repliesCaregiving