Remembering certain things....My father has been in assisted living for months. We pay for extra help every day and weekends at the facility because...reactions4repliesAwareness
Additional services...Mom is now receiving pt, ot and speech.... can someone explain what they specifically do for someone who is 84 and resides...reactions3repliesTreatment
Long term memory care or assisted living...My mom has been in long term memory care for 3 months... she receives 1 additional service and that is her daily...reactions11repliesDiagnosisAssisted LivingMental Health
Changing Roles with Alzheimer's...My sister, lively and competent, was diagnosed with alzh. She was the social one. I had been the nerd. Now shes quiet...reactions5comments
Biorhythms, Sun, and Moon Effects...I'll start by saying I discovered biorhythms 40 years ago! Every Monday was unbearable! Sounds looney, I know ... but in my...reactions4comments
Practicing Compassionate Self-Care While Caring for Others...Family caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent...reactions1comment
Sounds of Silence...Recently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She...reactions1comment
Telling My Love Story Before It Fades...My story begins in 2003 when teaching as a professor of disability studies at our local teaching hospital, I woke up one...reactions2comments
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...I have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different...reactions1comment
Picking Your Battles as a Dementia Caregiver...I've cared for my mom who lives with dementia full-time for about 4 years, and I learn something new every day. I’ve...reactions16comments
Blood Test to diagnose Alzheimer...Has anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's Patient...Sometimes I look into her eyes and wonder what she is thinking. I ask and get one-word answers or worse yet, something...reactions1comment
What are some creative ways that you can connect with your loved one?...Sometimes I need to find unique ways to connect with my loved one when simply being with her isn't engaging her in...reactions14repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Getting Paid to Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s...About 80 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are cared for in their home by their own family members. Caring for...reactionscomments
When You Can’t Find the Words...I thought I made up a word. My husband asked how it was going and why I brought scissors into the bathroom...reactionscomments
Explaining Alzheimers to teens...Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother...reactions6repliesCoping
Please Meet Me Where I Am...Many of us with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis know that this disease changes us. It is inevitable. We fight for it as long...reactions3comments
For those living with Alzheimer's: How can others support you when you've having a rough time? ...What do you wish your caregivers understood when you are having a rough time? How can others help you?...reactions7repliesPatientTips & AdviceCaregiving
What do you do when your loved one is having a rough time?...Strategies, distractions, redirects... what works for you and your loved one?...reactions9repliesCaregivingTips & Advice
Tips For Caregivers: How To Successfully Plan For More Self-Care Moments...As caregivers, we often put the needs of others before our own. While this is certainly admirable, it can also lead to...reactions3comments
