Explaining Alzheimers to teensHi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease. The situation has been...reactions6repliesCoping
Does your loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease live in your home with you?Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. Bringing them into your home has particular challenges, especially if you are still raising your own family. It’s a whole...reactions9repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Sole CaregiverHi folks, I'm my wife's sole caregiver. Inability to stand or walk, incontenence, halucinations and lack of appetite are a daily "thing" for us. My wife and I are both...reactions5repliesCaregiving
DrivingDoes anyone have experience with a loved one flat-out REFUSING to be told they are not to drive, even after two doctors as well as two State Troopers and one...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Suggestions for managing headaches with 89 year old mother with AD?Taking Aricept, Buspar, Respirdol...reactions3repliesCopingSide EffectsCaregiving
What's your experience with driving and dementia?This is a space to share tips and ask questions relating to driving with dementia. Driving is an extremely sensitive subject for people living with dementia. To many elderly people...reactions49repliesSymptomsCaregivingTravel
What can make traveling easier for someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia?Do you have any tips for a calm traveling experience? What kinds of things do you consider in advance? Do you have any special items that you bring along? We'd...reactions7repliesCaregivingResourcesTravel
Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia (September 10, 2024), Sharing Lessons Learned in 10+ years as a caregiver (a 2 min read) I’ll start with my most critical...reactions2repliesCaregiving
care taker supportI have the beginning stages of dementia and have found discussion groups for people with dementia but have no groups or discussions for the care takers. Do you know of...reactions2repliesCaregivingDementia TypesIntimacy & Relationships
My person keeps scratching himself. Any advice?Hi everyone my person scratches himself alot and bleeds then picks himself. Help thanks in advance...reactions7replies