How have you made your home safer for your loved one? As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Tips for getting dad with Alzheimer's to take medicine?because of my dads alzheimers, he has developed fungal issues on his body. i can't seem to get him to not only take his heart medicine but to apply the...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
I am looking for caregivers with a family member who has visual variant Alzheimer’s disease.Visual variant Alzheimer’s disease...reactions9repliesDementia TypesTips & Advice
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
What are some creative ways that you can connect with your loved one?Sometimes I need to find unique ways to connect with my loved one when simply being with her isn't engaging her in meaningful ways. What are some ways that you...reactions14repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
For those living with Alzheimer's: How can others support you when you've having a rough time? What do you wish your caregivers understood when you are having a rough time? How can others help you?...reactions7repliesPatientTips & AdviceCaregiving
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...reactions25repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
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...reactions6repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
'Tis the Season: Surviving the Holidays As A CaregiverI 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...reactionsrepliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice