Heart Health and Alzheimer'sResearch continues to lean into the importance of heart health and its connection to Alzheimer's. As either a caregiver or an individual living with Alzheimer's disease, have you found yourself...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Food struggles?Does anyone's loved one struggle with the mechanics of eating? My husband takes his sandwiches apart now, has trouble with hand held things like pizza and has a hard time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingDiet & Nutrition
How do you help your loved one stay hydrated? Many people with dementia have trouble recognizing that they are thirsty or accessing water to drink, and this can affect them in several ways - worsened symptoms, UTIs, headaches, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
What have others tried regarding meal options, in particular "finger foods"?My mother is quickly losing interest in eating. Her speech therapist is recommending going to always having "finger foods" around. At the moment my mother thinks gummy bears are the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Suggestions for eating?We asked our Facebook community what suggestions they have for when a loved one doesn't want to eat. Here is what they shared... do you have any suggestions to add?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceCaregiving