4 of July fireworks...Does anyone with Alzheimers have problems with loud fireworks? Or is it just my PTSD?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Support groups for caregivers ...I have not found a caregiver group locally...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
Caregiving and Sharing Thanks...Like many, I've always gravitated toward helping others and providing guidance. So it was no surprise that I became a teacher. I'm proud of the positive role models I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Kind of a Person Am I Becoming?..."Look at the squirrels." And with that the discussion began. My loved one was able to describe what she was seeing in our backyard. She was seeing squirrels. I looked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering certain things....My father has been in assisted living for months. We pay for extra help every day and weekends at the facility because he just can figure out anything anymore such...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Additional services...Mom is now receiving pt, ot and speech.... can someone explain what they specifically do for someone who is 84 and resides in the long term care facility.... thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Long term memory care or assisted living...My mom has been in long term memory care for 3 months... she receives 1 additional service and that is her daily meds. We were told because of mom's zero...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisAssisted LivingMental Health
Changing Roles with Alzheimer's...My sister, lively and competent, was diagnosed with alzh. She was the social one. I had been the nerd. Now shes quiet and very reserved. Fortunately she still enjoys dancing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Biorhythms, Sun, and Moon Effects...I'll start by saying I discovered biorhythms 40 years ago! Every Monday was unbearable! Sounds looney, I know ... but in my experience it's true. Back then I was browsing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Practicing Compassionate Self-Care While Caring for Others...Family caregivers are unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to care for their loved ones. Whether it's an aging grandparent, parent, or spouse, caregiving can be a challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sounds of Silence...Recently one of my friends told me I had gone "radio silent," meaning she hadn’t heard from me in a while. She was right. When you have Alzheimer’s, it is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Telling My Love Story Before It Fades...My story begins in 2003 when teaching as a professor of disability studies at our local teaching hospital, I woke up one February morning with my left eye completely dilated...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Role Deprivation as an Alzheimer's Caregiver...I have been an Alzheimer's caregiver for my mom in our home for over a decade, so my life looks very different today than I ever could have imagined. At...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Picking Your Battles as a Dementia Caregiver...I’ve cared for my mom who lives with dementia full-time for about 4 years, and I learn something new every day. I’ve learned that I can let go of certain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Blood Test to diagnose Alzheimer...Has anyone been diagnosed as having Alzheimers from the new test that picks up the tau in the blood?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsDiagnosis
Creatively Connecting with an Alzheimer's Patient...Sometimes I look into her eyes and wonder what she is thinking. I ask and get one-word answers or worse yet, something I don't understand at all. I wonder if...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What are some creative ways that you can connect with your loved one?...Sometimes I need to find unique ways to connect with my loved one when simply being with her isn't engaging her in meaningful ways. What are some ways that you...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTips & AdviceCaregiving
Getting Paid to Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s...About 80 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease are cared for in their home by their own family members. Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You Can’t Find the Words...I thought I made up a word. My husband asked how it was going and why I brought scissors into the bathroom when I was helping my mom on the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Explaining Alzheimers to teens...Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on how to support teenagers who are having a hard time dealing with their grandmother who has Alzheimer's disease. The situation has been...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
