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Have you had to manage your own chronic illness while also being a caregiver?

Hello my AlzheimersDisease.net family. I recently wrote an article discussing my journey as a caretaker for both parents with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. I was the main caregiver and also...

When You Care For My Loved One, You Care for Me

Being a dementia caregiver is hard. My friends who know my mom and the disease she lives with have one of two responses: Talk only to me and avoid eye...

Family, Friends and Fireworks

Holidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...

What joyful experiences have you had as a caregiver? What are some uplifting times that you have had?

Being a caregiver can be exhausting and draining but there are those moments that are priceless. What are yours?...

How do you approach family members about help?

In our house, caregiving is a family affair. We need to rely on each other to support our loved one and help pick up the slack when we need a...

How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan things?

I can get lost in the details of the moment that I never really plan for the future. How do I live moment to moment and then try to plan...

How to get help

I am having a hard time, I feel I want to sleep all day and not get up and have to face everyday life over and over again. Sometimes I...

How do you handle life with lack of sleep?

It's tough enough to get good sleep with my own maladies, how can I expect to function well with my loved one keeping me up?...

What do you wish you knew then, that you know now?

Looking back at when you, or your loved one, was first diagnosed with Alzheimer's and knowing what you know now ... what information do you wish you were better equipped...

What do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?

It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...

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