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 7 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
FeaturedDoes your loved one living with Alzheimer’s Disease live in your home with you?Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. Bringing them into your home has particular challenges, especially if you are still raising your own family. It’s a whole...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
Full time caregiverMy wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDementia TypesCaregivingCoping
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
Support groups for caregivers I have not found a caregiver group locally...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
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
What's your experience with driving and dementia?This is a space to share tips and ask questions relating to driving with dementia. Driving is an extremely sensitive subject for people living with dementia. To many elderly people...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesCaregivingTravelSymptoms
Who do you turn to for support?Whether you're a caregiver or living with Alzheimer's, everyone needs support....Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesCaregiving