Active 6 days agoAnger...Hello all. My LO had a stroke a couple years back, had already been diagnosed with Alzhiemers, so she couldn't drive for 6 months and when she went back to...reactions3repliesCaregivingCoping
Overcoming My Obstacles to Caregiving...In January of 2017 my youngest child turned 18 years old. I thought this would be the end of my caregiving responsibilities. Oh sure, there would be the occasional parental...reactions7comments
Bidet: Yea or Ney?...We have been trying to take advantage of technology around us to better care for my mom who lives with us and is living with Alzheimer's disease. Really, we are...reactionscomments
Where can I get Help?...Good Afternoon, Everyone this my first time here. I would like to know where I can get guidance,help. To what doctor to see,what test I should get done. I recently...reactions3repliesCaregivingDementia TypesResearch & Clinical Trials
Advice for how to approach parents about cognitive issues when they will be in complete denial? ...The signs are there, but every time we've suggested that there may be some cognitive issues with our Mom, there is complete denial and excuses. I know this community has...reactions1replyCaregivingTips & Advice
Is AI the Future of Alzheimer's Diagnostics?...Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming part of healthcare decisions. AI-based algorithms can help diagnose and treat many medical conditions. They work better than doctors at many tasks. The US...reactions1comment
FeaturedActive 2 days agoSo many questions... very limited answers...The hardest part for me is that there are no black and white answers. This disease has no timeline... the disease leaves no dignity.... the disease leaves you saying "I...reactions20repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Mental Health...As caregivers, we often forget to check our mental well-being while caring for our loved ones. How do you manage your mental health? For example, sing, dance, walk in the...reactions14repliesCaregiving
Co-Caregiving: Helping My Wife Help Her Mom...I have picked up my game around the house and beyond. When you have an elderly mother-in-law with Alzheimer's disease and a new puppy in the house there is a...reactionscomments
Just Like a Normal Human Being...As a person living with Alzheimer's I am often asked to share my personal experiences in living with this dreaded disease. I enjoy talking with others as I hope that by...reactions16comments
Driving...Does anyone have experience with a loved one flat-out REFUSING to be told they are not to drive, even after two doctors as well as two State Troopers and one...reactions4repliesCaregiving
Suggestions for managing headaches with 89 year old mother with AD?...Taking Aricept, Buspar, Respirdol...reactions3repliesCaregivingCopingSide Effects
Sole Caregiver...Hi folks, I'm my wife's sole caregiver. Inability to stand or walk, incontenence, halucinations and lack of appetite are a daily "thing" for us. My wife and I are both...reactions5repliesCaregiving
care taker support...I have the beginning stages of dementia and have found discussion groups for people with dementia but have no groups or discussions for the care takers. Do you know of...reactions2repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsDementia TypesCaregiving
In-Home Physical Therapy for Mom...Mom has lost a lot of weight and walks really slowly and sometimes has trouble with her balance. I am concerned that she has lost some muscle mass along with...reactions1comment
When You See Something, Try Your Best to Do Something...My neighbor's wife is bravely facing Alzheimer's. I often see them taking walks, a routine that brings them a sense of normalcy. It's heartwarming to witness them enjoying the fresh...reactionscomments
Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia ...Helpful Hints in relating to those with Dementia (September 10, 2024), Sharing Lessons Learned in 10+ years as a caregiver (a 2 min read) I’ll start with my most critical...reactions2repliesCaregiving
The Importance of a Caregivers Health...Your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and you step up or are thrust into being their caregiver. Their health journey becomes yours. It can become all consuming. If...reactionscomments
What are some tips to get my loved one remove his teeth for cleaning?...My husband has started to refuse to take out his false teeth for cleaning. It was a week this time he kept them without cleaning them. I tried coaxing him...reactions7replies
Caregiving: A True Act of Love...Much has been written, sung, photographed, filmed, orated about the beautiful word "love." People love pizza, television shows, sports teams, vacation destinations. People love each other. Often that love is...reactions1comment
