Unfair treatment at work...Hi, never posted before but I am in need of advice/opinions welcome. I feel I am treated very differently at work. Where my colleagues have kids or are pregnant it's...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesMental HealthWork & EmploymentFriends & FamilyDepression
What to Look For In A Dementia-Friendly Senior Home...When looking for a senior home for your loved one, especially one who lives with dementia, it can be tempting to judge the book by its cover. Some senior homes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Finding the Right Words With Help From My Brother...Recently I was able to go to Florida for vacation. We went last year so it made since to go to the same place this year as my Alzheimer's has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Full time caregiver...My wife started showing signs at 57shes 63. I am now a full time caregiver. Sundowners has been rough...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDementia TypesCaregiving
Does your loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease live in your home with you?...Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging. Bringing them into your home has particular challenges, especially if you are still raising your own family. It’s a whole...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregivingFriends & Family
All in the Family: Moving Mom Into Our Home...People wonder what it is like having their loved one with dementia live with them and how it will impact the family, especially the kids. My mom has been living...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 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 repliesDiagnosisMental HealthAssisted Living
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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
