What are alternatives to saying "remember"?Words like, "remember" can be triggering to a person who is living with Alzheimer's disease. While the intention behind the word can be innocent enough - "Did you remember to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
care taker supportI have the beginning stages of dementia and have found discussion groups for people with dementia but have no groups or discussions for the care takers. Do you know of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsDementia TypesCaregiving
How can others support you emotionally?Share your experiences, reflect on your needs, and offer suggestions... What gestures or actions from your loved ones have significantly impacted your emotional well-being?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingIntimacy & Relationships
Take Care My HusbandI do not English well, so it is difficult take care my husband who is dementia, many things happens, I do not know how to do, I feel alone....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceIntimacy & Relationships
WanderingJust because someone has Alzheimer's does not mean they will wander. I think percentage is 60%. (40%?). So far my husband does not. He is in stage 7....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
How do you approach family members about help?In our house, caregiving is a family affair. We need to rely on each other to support our loved one and help pick up the slack when we need a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCaregivingIntimacy & Relationships
Relationship issues in early stagesMy LO has a history of Alz in family and has been being treated for MCI for the last couple of years. Decided not to see a neurologist after the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Recording Family life storiesCurious if anyone has spent some time recording the life stories of their parents / grandparents (particularly if they are affected by Alzheimer's)? I recently sat down and recorded a long...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesIntimacy & Relationships