Prioritizing Yourself: An "Unpopular" Approach to Alzheimer's Caregiving...It's easy to become lost in the "popular" way of giving care, where we end up sacrificing our own well-being for the sake of others. And I say "popular" because...reactionscomments
Expressing Myself: Contending With Communication...I was always known by my friends as having the "gift of gab" – whatever that means. But since my Alzheimer's diagnosis that is certainly not the case. Now, I have...reactions4comments
Hypersexuality in Dementia...Many behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can be hard to manage. These symptoms can cause a decline in the quality of life for the person with dementia and their...reactionscomments
The Evolving Conversation: Talking About Alzheimer's With Our Children...As the years have passed our conversations with our children have changed. Their grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years ago. We have all been living together or in...reactionscomments
How can you talk with your children or grandchildren about taking an active role in caregiving?...What are ways to help younger family members go from being observers to active caregiving participants? What do you say to them? What is your approach?...reactions1replyCaregivingFriends & Family
Do I agree with my wife when she forgets?...I just joined the group. I have been seeing some signs of dementia in my wife for about a year. Last month she got pneumonia and spent a week in...reactions2repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Establishing Rapport With Care Facility Staff...When a loved one lives with Alzheimer's disease, they may need support from a care facility. With many staff members caring for your loved one in this setting, building rapport...reactionscomments
Did you encounter any challenges when you placed your loved one in a care facility? How did you address those challenges?...This is a space to share tips and experiences about placing a loved one with Alzheimer's in a care facility. The option to place a loved one in a care...reactionsreplies
Reigniting Purpose and Expanding My Community...Life has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression, which leaves me rather secluded and unwilling to reach out as much. I keep trying to...reactions2comments
Tapping Into the Nuances of Nonverbal Communication...The eyes have it! One of the first things that you learn in acting class is the difference between being in front of the camera versus being on stage with...reactionscomments
My Dad was recently diagnosed ...We lost my Mom this past October from an epic battle with MS and all that comes with. We saw that my Dad had memory issues but we were focused...reactions3repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Is anyone experiencing Sunrise Syndrome? How do you manage its symptoms?...Sunrise Syndrome sufferers face unique challenges when they awaken. Is that something that you deal with? What would you tell others who are facing this?...reactions2repliesCopingAwarenessSymptoms
My Mom's Experience With Amyloid Beta Plaque Therapy...My family members and I all noticed some changes in my mom's memory, particularly her short-term memory. She would ask the same question more than once in the same conversation...reactions7comments
Perspective Shift to Include Loved One With Dementia in Social Gatherings...The holidays and celebrations are a wonderful time to gather with friends and family. There is shopping and planning, cooking and cleaning, perhaps traveling, and lots of decorating. Frankly, it...reactionscomments
At Home Care, Terrible, MCU Much Better...We provided my mother with at-home caretakers for over a year. It was incredibly expensive, and in retrospect, the quality was pretty bad. I should have paid more attention to...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Preventing Dehydration in Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease...If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease, you want to provide the best care possible for your loved one. This includes making sure they are staying hydrated...reactions3comments
Coping With Alzheimer's Symptoms: Visual Clutter...Environmental clutter with those battling Alzheimer's disease is an often-discussed topic. You can easily find many articles that focus on the safety issues, overstimulation, and mental health impacts caused by...reactions4comments
Rough Morning Detailed...I am new here. 1st, the process of finding this forum or group is painful. I woke up about 6:20 AM, groggy. Took a quick shower, took garbage to the...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsPatient
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...reactions1replyCaregivingDiet & 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...reactions6repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
