How do you help your loved one stay hydrated? Many people with dementia have trouble recognizing that they are thirsty or accessing water to drink, and this can affect them in several ways - worsened symptoms, UTIs, headaches, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
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!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments41 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
"What issues did you encounter when you placed your loved one in a care facility, and how did you address those issues?"This is a space to share tips and experiences about placing a loved one with Alzheimer's in a care facility. The option to place a loved one in a care...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingAssisted Living
Have you been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? What do you wish your family and friends understood about the disease?Dementia can make everyday tasks and communication challenging for the person living with the disease and their loved ones. For our community members diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, what are some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
What are alternatives to saying "remember"?Words like, "remember" can be triggering to a person who is living with Alzheimer's disease. While the intention behind the word can be innocent enough - "Did you remember to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
How do you navigate getting your loved one to various appointments?A disruption in schedule can wreak havoc on a day. But what happens when you must schedule an appointment for your loved one? Whether it be a doctor's appointment, a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
How can we support self-care for caregivers?As caregivers, our health often takes a back seat and suffers because of all we do to support our loved ones. As friends and family members of caregivers, how can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
My spouse is becoming increasingly difficult for me to control Control...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
How can we best treat those living with Alzheimer's with dignity? Treating someone with a little dignity can go a long way. What are some things that you would like people to consider when interacting with you or your loved one...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
What's next after a diagnosis? Visualization of the dementia progression scaleHi! I"m new here, I was a carer for my mother 24/7 for 7 years and worked with other carers to help the most vulnerable. The journey continues as my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice