What's your experience with hearing aids?Does your loved one wear hearing aids? Have you noticed cognitive improvements with their use or decline without them? What bells or whistles do they have that you really like?...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceNon Drug TreatmentsCaregiving
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...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceDepressionCaregiving
My Dad was recently diagnosed We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Husband had become very sensitive Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...reactions7repliesCaregivingWork & EmploymentTips & Advice
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Full time caregiverMy wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...reactions3repliesDementia TypesCopingCaregiving
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...reactions1replyCaregivingFriends & Family
What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...reactions4repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Support groups for caregivers I have not found a caregiver group locally...reactions4repliesCaregiving