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Cell Phones and Scamming the Elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's

Hi all, I am hoping to get some ideas from you all on how to deal with my mother (in the moderate stage of Alzheimer's) and her cell phone. She...

Does anyone have experience with rapidly progressing dementia (RPD)?

I'm not having a good day handling things... Mom has rapidly progressive dementia +plus. She was Only just diagnosed in June. She is new to a memory neighborhood after spending...

Concerned about the possibility/probability of eventually having dementia

I know this might seem worrisome, but I am concerned about my chances for dementia eventually. Both my parents had dementia....dad had Alz, and mom had dementia, although she was...

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...

Wandering and Safety

Hi, my husband is starting to wander and leave the house in between Aides or when we move to a different part of the house. He often brings the dog...

How to get my mother in law to change her pull up in the morning?

I can change my mother in law in the evenings to her pajamas and a clean pull up, but how can I get her to change it in the morning...

Max the Cat

My husband has advanced Alzheimer’s. We have a cat Max that he is attached too. He has to know at all times where Max is. When we get ready to...

What are tips for preventing wandering?

Wandering is a scary behavior symptom of Alzheimer's. What are prevention tips that have worked to reduce wandering and keep your loved one safe? What questions fo you have for...

What are good activities for people with Alzheimer's?

Music, art, puzzles...what activities have you found works best for people with Alzheimer's?...

What factors do you consider when making long-term care decisions?

What experience do you have with placing your loved one in long-term care? What factors did you consider, or what questions do you have for other caregivers?...

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