What are the main reasons for putting financial assets in caregivers name onlyI put our financial assets in my name only when my DH was first diagnosed a few years ago. Now he's upset and insisting I put them back in both...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
Changes in behavior due to dehydration?Has anyone noticed worsening changes in behavior or symptoms in their loved one as a result of dehydration? How did you figure out that this was the issue? What did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
Have you taken FMLA to care for your loved one with Alzheimer's disease?FMLA allows employees to go on leave for up to 12 work weeks in a year. This leave is unpaid but you are able to keep your health benefits during...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesCaregivingResources
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to assisted living. How has your life changed after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
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
No one sees the "little" things that make me so sadMy husband was diagnosed with early onset three years ago at age 57. He is still able to do lots of things (garden, golf, church)...but as empty nesters, I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesFriends & FamilyCopingCaregiving
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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesCaregivingCoping
What's the toilet for? Incontinence and bathroom are our main problem.I read a lot on Alz websites and resources about incontinence or when your loved one does want to go to the bathroom. What about when their brain no longer...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesSymptomsCaregivingResources
How do I keep my spouse from obsessing?My husband has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular impairment. He’s been obsessing on our taxes and keeps wanting to go through our paperwork and he either misplaces things or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving