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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingCaregiving
How to get helpI 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCaregiving
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
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!...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTips & AdviceFriends & FamilyCaregivingAwareness
How do you manage your loved one's agitation?What to you do when they become agitated with computer games and starts yelling and cursing at the tv as if they were in the room. Desperate to talk to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Are there such things as Alzheimer's friendly vacation locations/experiences?I want to plan a vacation for my family, which includes a loved one with Alzheimer's and some physical limitations. Are there vacation destinations specifically designed for loved ones and...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
What have others tried regarding meal options, in particular "finger foods"?My mother is quickly losing interest in eating. Her speech therapist is recommending going to always having "finger foods" around. At the moment my mother thinks gummy bears are the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
To tell your loved one everything that’s wrong and all details or not?My father has advanced dementia. He knows what happens in his daily life because we have hired 24/7 help. He knows he can’t drive. He knows we take care of...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAwarenessCaregiving
Alzheimer’s CareCaring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally challenging. It often requires dedication, patience, and understanding from the patient and their family or caretakers. Having a supportive network...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingAssisted LivingDementia Types