Therapeutic Recreation in the treatment of Alz....I am a CTRS, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with over 40 years of professional experience. Five years of my career was dedicated...reactions1replyCaregiving
I know what's coming ! ...I Went from a caregiver, to being diagnosed with Dementia myself . The worst part is , I know what is coming...reactions2repliesCoping
Book about Dementia...Has anyone read The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis (Bruce Willis' wife)? I'm not sure if I can handle it so...reactions1replyResourcesCaregiving
Finding or forming Local Community Groups...Many members have shared that they have a difficult time finding peer support in their community. A member of our community and...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingResources
Awareness ...How to handle a person with Alzheimer's who doesn't think anything is wrong with them even after a diagnosis? They blame everything...reactions4replies
NOW CLOSED - Alzheimer's Caregiver Awareness Month Giveaway...The Alzheimer's Caregiver Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is National Family Caregivers Awareness Month! Caregivers...reactions1comment
Is she getting worse? What stage is this?...How do I know if things are getting worse? My mom’s dementia seems to have gotten noticeably worse over the past few...reactions2repliesCaregivingDementia TypesDepression
Constant nasal drip...Does anyone have suggested treatments for that constant nasal drip that doesn't get wiped as needed?...reactions1replyTips & Advice
How relationships change when spouse has Alzheimers...My husband has had Alzheimers for several years and at this point, he is mid-level capability. He still wants intimacy but, as...reactions1replyIntimacy & Relationships
THE END OF ALZHEIMERS ...please share my experience! 10 years ago I was diagnosed with DEMENTIA by Neurologist. 3 years ago he said I'm sorry ARiCEPT...reactions1reply
Do You Have What It Takes To Be a Caregiver?...My husband is my caregiver. My husband is not a caregiver. There is a difference. I am not telling a tale out...reactions1comment
Falling Apart...Hi, I’m Emma. I’m 43, I have type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, severe brittle asthma, fibromyalgia, kidney disease, cystitis cystica, lichen sclerosis, bladder...reactions2replies
Art Therapy for Alzheimer's...Have you or your loved one benefited from art therapy? Share your experience with us! 🎨...reactionsrepliesCaregivingNon Drug TreatmentsCoping
Very Difficult at Times...I suffer from asthma and acid reflux. One ALWAYS flares up the other and it makes it hard to breathe, and worse...reactions1reply
My Husband’s Story...My husband started to show signs of cognizant memory loss around 2016. I have taken care of him since the beginning and...reactions1reply
Letting Hospice In: A Daughter's Perspective on Her Journey with Hospice Care...My father’s hospice journey came with many ups and downs. From the moment we got the call that things had changed to...reactions5comments
Early dementia...I have been dealing with my husband's mild stage of dementia for several years. Some days are better than other days. We...reactions12replies
What to expect ! ...I took care of my brother-inlaw until he needed care we could not give hime at home ! So for three years...reactions1reply
Help with using the bathroom...I am new to this discussion board and I'm hoping to get some help and ideas. I am living with my 89...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
Mouse123...I get a cool feeling in my throat, then a cough followed by tight chest. With all the smoke in the air...reactions1reply
