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
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...reactions2repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
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...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
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 LivingCopingCaregiving
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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingMental HealthCoping
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
Altz.orgI was recently diagnosed with Altzheimers. Mine is because doctors allowed my blood pressure to get to extremely high. Since I am just starting this journey maybe I can help...reactions2repliesPatientCaregiving
Where can I get Help?Good Afternoon, Everyone this my first time here. I would like to know where I can get guidance,help. To what doctor to see,what test I should get done. I recently...reactions3repliesCaregivingDementia TypesResearch & Clinical Trials
What's the toilet for? Incontinence and bathroom are our main problem.I read a lot on Alz websites and resources about incontinence or when your loved one does want to go to the bathroom. What about when their brain no longer...reactions47repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources