Active todayAlzheimer’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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAssisted LivingDementia TypesCaregiving
Active yesterdayWhat 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....Reactions0reactionsComments69 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceCoping
Active 4 days agoI know it’s coming, but what and when?Sorry I’ve not been able to be on here much. Imo communication is everything when you need a buddy to vent to. My dad is 94, memory span is averaging...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregiving
Active 4 days agoWhat are your suggestions for communication strategies?He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
How do you deal with stress and burnout?We all get burnt out. Let's talk about it. What's going on that has you feeling so burnt out? And what do you do when you're feeling burnt out?...Reactions0reactionsComments57 repliesCaregivingCoping
AccountabilityCan our loved ones be held accountable for stuff they do?For instance, I just cleaned up a huge food mess that my HWA made— crumbs, mostly— and he said he...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesCaregiving
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
What 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...Reactions0reactionsComments45 repliesGenetics/Hereditary RiskCaregivingCoping
Caring for My Mother with Alzheimer’s: What Has HelpedHello 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition