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...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?...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...reactions3repliesCaregivingTips & 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...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...reactionsreplies
Finding New Purpose While Coping With Alzheimer’s Depression...Life has been "life-ing." I have had a significant increase in anxiety and depression. This often leaves me secluded and unwilling 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...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...reactions4repliesCaregivingFriends & 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...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...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
