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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...

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...

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...

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...

Alzheimer’s Care

Caring 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...

Activities for someone with moderate dementia?

My husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 60. He is 63 now and not working so he is home all day. He’s not supposed to drive anymore (which...

How do I remain positive in a difficult situation as a care partner?

It's easy for me to fall into the trap of feeling unsettled and disheartened....

Spouse with Alzheimer’s

I have no family members nearby and have been in the situation of a husband with Alzheimer’s disease - about stage 4 now - for four years. If anyone else...

Any suggestions to help with wandering?

I arrived to the ladies house that I'm a caregiver for and she was on the next block with her purse on her shoulder. I stopped and asked her to...

What are ways to deal with sundowning

My husband has just recently started waking up in the middle of the night convinced he has to get dressed and "get some work done". I'm wondering if Donepezil is...

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