Active 2 days agoHow 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....reactions14repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoUse of ChatGPT to help manage careI 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...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Active 2 days agoWhat do you wish others knew about being a caregiver?It can sometimes be hard to express what it’s like to be on the journey of Alzheimer's caregiving. What do you wish others knew about your caregiving experience? Share below!...reactions59repliesAwarenessCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoHusband had become very sensitive Conversations between us are becoming very strained and often end up in arguments. He gets sensitive and then sulks if I can’t answer his questions right away or if I...reactions9repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Active 5 days agoHelp with using the bathroomI am new to this discussion board and I'm hoping to get some help and ideas. I am living with my 89 year mom who has moderate Alzheimer's/dementia. She is...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCaregiving
Active 5 days agoAlzheimer’s Care & RoutinesCaring 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...reactions8repliesCaregivingAssisted LivingDementia Types
FeaturedActive 7 days agoWhat do you fear most when it comes to Alzheimer's disease?An Alzheimer's diagnosis can be overwhelming - not only for the person but for family and friends. Our community shared their insight on what they worry about the most when...reactions79repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCopingCaregiving
Spouse with Alzheimer’sI 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...reactions34repliesCaregiving
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...reactions14repliesCaregivingAwareness
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...reactions4repliesCaregiving