What have others tried regarding meal options, in particular "finger foods"?...My mother is quickly losing interest in eating. Her speech therapist is recommending going to always having "finger foods" around. At the moment my mother thinks gummy bears are the...reactions4repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Light in the Darkness: Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda...I thought it strange that my mom's slipper, a single slipper, was on the floor outside of my mom's bedroom. With Alzheimer's disease, there are a lot of oddities. I...reactionscomments
How do I remain positive in a difficult situation as a care partner?...It's easy for me to fall into the trap of feeling unsettled and disheartened....reactionsrepliesCopingCaregivingDepression
How do you keep your home safe?...Nightlights, guardrails, slip pads - what tools do you use to make sure every room in your home is safe to manage morning and night?...reactions5repliesTips & AdviceCopingResources
Caregivers, You Are Enough...Like most people, my cell phone is the first thing I see every morning. This morning, I reached over, squinted at the time on the glowing little world in my...reactions3comments
Alzheimer’s Book Club: Somebody I Used to Know - A Memoir...In a previous Alzheimer's Book Club post, author Lisa Genova, writer of Still Alice, commented and suggested that I read Somebody I Used to Know, a memoir by Wendy Mitchell...reactions2comments
Home Care In End-Stage Alzheimer's...You have probably heard of hospice care during the end stages of Alzheimer's disease, but you may not have considered how home care can also be helpful during this time...reactionscomments
To tell your loved one everything that’s wrong and all details or not?...My father has advanced dementia. He knows what happens in his daily life because we have hired 24/7 help. He knows he can’t drive. He knows we take care of...reactions14repliesCaregivingAwareness
Recent Diagnosis - What Does the Future Hold?...I was diagnosed with dementia about a year ago, and the only major impact it has had on my life is that I had to stop driving right after the...reactions9comments
It's in the Family...My father had Alzheimers starting at age 80 and lived to be 90, lived with my brother and his family, and attended adult daycare as his disease started to affect...reactions2comments
Changes in CB - Her Story...I am a caretaker for my wife Carol; she is 79. We met at school in the 11th grade. We’ve been sweethearts ever since. We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary...reactions4comments
Interview With Jena: My Honey's Diagnosis and Coping With Loss...Jena is a part of the AlzheimersDisease.net community and has first-hand experience with a spouse being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She shares advice with others who find themselves in...reactions1comment
Has anyone read the book, "The End of Alzheimers" ?...Dr Dale Bredeson's book says that including vitamins and minerals and fish oil and/or cod liver oil and VItamin D in the diet , can resolve some of the difficult...reactions2replies
Finding Joy in Art: ARTZ Philadelphia...How many times has a beautiful image of a sunset or mountain peak left you speechless? Or you hear the crescendo of an orchestra, and you feel like floating to...reactionscomments
Making Conversation...As time goes on, many of us see it become more complicated for our loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia to make conversation with others. I noticed this long ago...reactionscomments
What Is Dementia-Informed Care?...Dementia impacts nearly 50 million people worldwide. People living with dementia may have complex care needs. The focus in average care might be on schedules or organization. Dementia-informed care –...reactions5comments
Other caregivers and Alzheimer's - Suggestions for switching up the day?...There are days that my client doesn't want to do a thing including combing her hair. Her daughter would like me to get her out but regardless of where I...reactions10repliesCaregiving
Active 4 days agoAlzheimer’s Care & Routines...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be emotionally challenging. It often requires dedication, patience, and understanding from the patient and their family or caretakers. Having a supportive network...reactions8repliesAssisted LivingDementia TypesCaregiving
When Your Loved One with Dementia Wants to Wear the Same Clothes...My mom has always been a stylish lady. Even after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia, she still enjoyed putting on makeup every day, wore matching outfits and coordinating shoes...reactionscomments
Caring For A Loved One - Seeking Advice On My Mother's Progression...Well, my story is a sad one. I cared for my mother prior to her dementia. And have seen it progress quite quickly. One of the things I am struggling...reactions4replies
