Personal hygiene and grooming: What are your recommendations to help a loved one?As your loved one's Alzheimer's progresses, you may find that certain tasks become more challenging for them to accomplish. Bathing, showering, and brushing their teeth are just a few examples...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
'Tis the Season: Surviving the Holidays As A CaregiverI love the holiday season. Christmas was celebrated big in my family growing up, and my mom and I had a tradition of decorating the tree together and setting up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
How do you handle change with your loved one?There are a lot of changes with this disease. How do you help your loved one deal with the changes?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Husband 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesWork & EmploymentCaregivingTips & Advice
Tips for managing foul languageMay LO would never in his life say the slightest “bad word”. I am getting weary listening to his foul language now. It’s NEVER been a part of our lives...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCaregiving
What are some things that your loved one likes to do in the fall season?The leaves are falling. Pumpkin spice is everywhere. What are some things your loved one likes to do this time of the year as the weather becomes cooler....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregivingWeather
How do you keep your loved one with Alzheimer's properly hydrated? What are your thoughts on why keeping our loved ones hydrated and how is that a challenge for you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregiving
What are good ways to listen to music?Many of our loved ones benefit from listening to music. Whether it be with headphones or old school record players, what works best for you and your loved one for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregiving
Taking Care of My Husband, AloneI am taking care of my husband because he has early memory loss. I don't know English much. I am Vietnamese, so sometimes I have a hard time understanding what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & AdviceResourcesCaregiving
How do you stay grounded when feeling overwhelmed?It's normal to feel overwhelmed or anxious during stressful and uncertain times. It can be hard to manage those feelings. How do you cope with these feelings and what do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving