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
How does faith or spirituality help you cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis? Many people in our community have mentioned that their faith has played a significant role in coping with their diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. Has faith or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCoping
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
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
Discussing Alzheimer's diagnosis with sister who won't admit a problem. My sister (74) is in the hospital due to heart, kidney and diabetes problems resulting from refusing to take medications or taking too much insulin at other times. She has...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
What strategies do you use to help redirect your loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease?I was a caregiver to both of my parents, with the Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis. It was very important to me, to respect my loved ones for where they were at...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingTips & AdviceCaregiving
Helping others with their grief.Do you have any tips for helping a loved one deal with the grief of losing their spouse/partner to Alzheimer's?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedPatientCoping
Family, Friends and FireworksHolidays can be wonderful family times, but they can also be stressful with the change in routine and extra excitement. How was the 4th of July for care partners and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingCopingFriends & Family
What joyful experiences have you had as a caregiver? What are some uplifting times that you have had? Being a caregiver can be exhausting and draining but there are those moments that are priceless. What are yours?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregivingCoping