How relationships change when spouse has AlzheimersMy husband has had Alzheimers for several years and at this point, he is mid-level capability. He still wants intimacy but, as...reactions1replyIntimacy & 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...reactions13repliesCaregivingIntimacy & Relationships
care taker supportI have the beginning stages of dementia and have found discussion groups for people with dementia but have no groups or discussions...reactions3repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsDementia TypesCaregiving
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...reactions2repliesIntimacy & 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)?...reactions6repliesIntimacy & Relationships
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...reactions67repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceSymptoms
What do you do if your loved one with dementia exhibits sexually inappropriate behaviors?Hypersexuality is a possible symptom of dementia that is especially hard to deal with. It can make spouses and other loved ones...reactionsrepliesCaregivingIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
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...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCoping
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...reactions3repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
WanderingJust because someone has Alzheimer's does not mean they will wander. I think percentage is 60%. (40%?). So far my husband does...reactions1replyIntimacy & Relationships