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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCaregivingDepressionTips & Advice
How much television does your loved one watch a day?It is so easy to put my loved one in front of a television in order to gt others things done. How helpful is it for her? I am trying...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessCaregiving
How can businesses make things easier for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers From stores to hairdressers and everything in between, share your best thoughts....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregivingCoping
Are you a stressed dementia caregiver?I am a dementia educator. Hello. I'm here to give support and share. Is this you? Are you a stressed dementia caregiver? The stress of caring for someone with dementia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingCoping
What can make traveling easier for someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia?Do you have any tips for a calm traveling experience? What kinds of things do you consider in advance? Do you have any special items that you bring along? We'd...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResourcesCaregivingTravel
Use 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
What are your suggestions for communication strategies?He is asking for help with different kinds of projects and than gets angry at my help suggestions....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Caregiving for a loved one by yourselfI was a solo caregiver for my mom, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was difficult. I often felt alone, wasn't sleeping, and was physically/ emotionally exhausted. Felt like I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingCoping
Does your loved one get confused about the television shows they watch and think they are really happening?I am finding that my loved one is getting confused between reality and what she is watching on television. Is this common for you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTips & AdviceCaregivingSymptoms
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 repliesCaregivingSymptomsTravel