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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Humility and Caregiving as a Man...Archie Bunker, Jerry Lewis, and Rambo - what do they have in common? These were a few of the more common male...reactions3comments
Getting Started: Identifying Your Caregiver Resources...When I first became my mom's caregiver in 2011 I was lost in the caregiving sauce! The doctors and neurologists at the...reactionscomments
Finally found a helpful Forum...I was recently diagnosed with early Dementia on December 24. I could write a long multi-paragraph intro, but that is not my...reactions2repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedPatient
Taking Back My Health When My Mom Moved Out...Caregivers, when was the last time you went to a health appointment for yourself? If you are like me, chances are most...reactionscomments
Grateful for Dad's Yellow Cap...As a caregiver to my father during his years of living with Alzheimer's disease, he was still always up for an outing...reactionscomments
How has your life changed after placing a loved one in senior or assisted living?...As the needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's progress and change, many family caregivers find themselves transitioning their loved one to...reactionsrepliesAssisted LivingCopingCaregiving
Flexibility in Alzheimer's Caregiving: Making Compromises...I used to be a planner. I grew up in the era of "to-do" lists, calendars, day timers, goals, objectives, and plans...reactionscomments
Mid-Life, Mid-Stage Crisis...We have been humming along okay. Mom has been managing pretty well. She can make her grits, dress herself, contribute brokenly to...reactionscomments
Over 1000 Clinical trial in the past 10 years and no treatments - what's going on?...Hi everyone - Unfortunately, I have a very disturbing answer to that question. Almost all the money we donate to research goes...reactions9repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsNon Drug Treatments
The Different Types of Dementia: A Deep Dive...Dementia is a condition that is common among older adults. This condition involves the loss of cognitive function. That means it is...reactionscomments
Balancing Caregiving and Friendships...Being a full-time family caregiver is a noble responsibility, but it can impact your social life. When you're constantly attending to your...reactions2comments
