Best Laid Plans...It's like an old western movie where the guy crumples up and groans, "Ya got me!" We have been keeping mom practically under glass for the last two years, but...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seeking support: Difficulties maintaining my job ...A community member recently reached out for support ... My mother started showing signs of dementia in her early 40s. She died at 62. Her two brothers also died of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPatientCopingNewly Diagnosed
Eating Tips to Improve Your Loved One's Mood...If you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, you know that one of the most common challenges is trying to keep your loved one in a good mood. There are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves...Hi! I'm Carole, and I'm 70 yrs old; my husband and I retired to SWFL 9 yrs ago... For about 3yrs my husband and I kept telling my medical doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Home Care in Late-Stage Alzheimer's...If your loved one has entered the later stages of Alzheimer's disease, hopefully, you already have home care in place, but if not, it's never too late to start. As...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where Do We Go From Here?...I am caring for my 83-year-old mother in our home. I feel funny saying it that way. She, my husband, and I just bought a house together. She is my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reach Across the Valley to Where They Are Now...There are times when I've gotten lost in heartbreak. You know the heartbreak to which I'm referring, the long goodbye, mourning those memories we've lost, and grieving the moments you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Party... Panic?...My grandma has recently started getting home care, where health care aides come and remind her to take her pills and help her shower twice a week. It was something...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mental Health Awareness ...Living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is filled with difficulties. Many face a range of physical, emotional, and practical challenges. What do you do to prioritize your...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
4 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude TODAY!...Imagine this: you are at an event, and it's that time again! Time to roll out your gratitude list and give credit where credit is due. "First of all, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make...
Ways to Cope When Caregiving Gets Tough...Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is a grind. The grueling physical needs and emotional grief on top of the rest of life's demands can all wear down a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Is Us - This Is Me...As a person living with Alzheimer's disease, I don't watch television much. I have a hard time following the story and remembering things from week to week. But, there are a few...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Palliative Care Versus Hospice Care...Palliative care often gets confused with hospice care. While they provide similar services, they are quite different from one another. Palliative care is specialized medical care that aims to reduce...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Something I'm Learning...Do you remember learning to ride a bike? I was terrified, and it took me ages. But I doubt any of us learned without a few scary moments and at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What hacks or tips do you have for caregivers?...Do you have any tips for helping a loved one with daily tasks as their Alzheimer’s disease progresses?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Words matter....What does it mean to you to be a caregiver vs. a care partner? We'd love to hear your thoughts!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
Watch Your Language...I love words. Why do we say what we say? What do our words really mean? They can reveal a lot about what's in our hearts and shape what's in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lessons Learned from Meditating and a Purple Plant...There is this purple plant on my living room window sill. My cousin gave her to me. She's her grandfather's daughter, specifically with her green thumb. The only person I've...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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