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Use of ChatGPT to help manage care

I think this system will be quite useful in helping me manage the care of my wife. As a start, I typed in the following statement: My wife has Alzheimer's...

Caregiving for a loved one by yourself

I was a solo caregiver for my mom, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was difficult. I often felt alone, wasn't sleeping, and was physically/ emotionally exhausted. Felt like I...

Does your loved one get confused about the television shows they watch and think they are really happening?

I am finding that my loved one is getting confused between reality and what she is watching on television. Is this common for you?...

How has your Alzheimer's experience affected the way that you plan in your life?

I have found that as a caregiver that I cannot plan too far in the future and take things a day at a time....

Words matter.

What does it mean to you to be a caregiver vs. a care partner? We'd love to hear your thoughts!...

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...

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