Active 3 days agoHow have you made your home safer for your loved one? As Alzheimer’s progresses, it is often harder to safely do things around the house. People with Alzheimer’s may forget how to do things safely... what changes have you made or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoWhat is one thing you would tell someone beginning their journey with Alzheimer's Disease (as a caregiver or facing the disease themselves)?We all started somewhere with this. I guess I would lovingly tell someone to brush up on their "patience" skills....Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Active 8 days agoCaregivers: What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Agitation: What are your go-to strategies when calming a loved one's agitation?Alzheimer's disease can be incredibly frustrating - not only for the people around them, like family and friends, trying to adjust to this new reality, but also for the person!...Reactions0reactionsComments50 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Caregivers, where do you turn when your mental health is taking a downturn?Caregiving is rough. We can all use some support at times. Where do you turn?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & AdviceDepressionCaregiving
What are some creative ways that you can connect with your loved one?Sometimes I need to find unique ways to connect with my loved one when simply being with her isn't engaging her in meaningful ways. What are some ways that you...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
For those living with Alzheimer's: How can others support you when you've having a rough time? What do you wish your caregivers understood when you are having a rough time? How can others help you?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdvicePatientCaregiving
My Dad was recently diagnosed We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingFriends & Family
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice