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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...

What are your suggestions for communication strategies?

He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....

What 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....

How do you manage adequate fluid and nutrition with someone who sleeps 16 or moore hours each day?

Alzheimer's person wakes around 9 or later, then requires about 90 minutes to get dressed and ready for the day. A nap usually follows before lunch and definitely one after...

Easy website for answering questions about my father's Alzheimer's

My father has had Alzheimer's Disease for the past 7+ years and has progressed into a later stage. I've had lots of questions along the way and I'm finding it...

Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has Helped

Hello everyone, I wanted to share my experience caring for my 82-year-old mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. Before the symptoms appeared, she suffered a stroke...

How do you navigate doctor appointments with your loved one?

It's common for medical appointments to be fast-paced and overwhelming, particularly when caring for someone with dementia. Have you ever faced challenges with medical staff not recognizing you as the...

First learning about diagnosis

Talk to your love one about what they expect from you as it progress. They may not want you to do suffer trying to take care of them. I talked...

For those who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what are you looking for from an online community like this?

We want to create a helpful, supportive, and meaningful space for you. Please share what you would find most helpful in an online community. Are there particular things you'd like...

What do you do if your loved one with dementia exhibits sexually inappropriate behaviors?

Hypersexuality is a possible symptom of dementia that is especially hard to deal with. It can make spouses and other loved ones feel embarrassed, anxious, and scared and affect both...

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