Suggestions for managing headaches with 89 year old mother with AD?...Taking Aricept, Buspar, Respirdol...reactions4repliesCaregivingCopingSide 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"...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...reactions3repliesIntimacy & 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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Assisting With Communication...I am a highly functional person living with Alzheimer's disease. If you are around me for a short period of time, you...reactions3comments
A Husband's Sacrifice for His MIL's Well-Being...When my husband and I were making plans to marry and buy a house back in 2000, I told him "We can't...reactions4comments
Daniel Malito...Daniel P. Malito has been writing about this absurd disabled life he lives for over ten years now. It all started wen...
My person keeps scratching himself. Any advice?...Hi everyone my person scratches himself alot and bleeds then picks himself. Help thanks in advance...reactions8replies
I try to stay calm and do deep breathing and try to get plenty of sleep...I am 80 years as is my husband. I have been my husband's primary caregiver for many years. Fortunately, I don't get...reactions3repliesCoping
I try to stay calm and do deep breathing and try to get plenty of sleep...I am 80 years old as is my husband. Fortunately, I don't get lonely I like my own company and can manage...reactions1reply
Just a comment - taking care of a spouse...Seems like most of the comments/stories are about the love ones Mother or Father. How about the husband taking care of wife....reactions2replies
Tips for Juggling Caregiving and a Job...Balancing a full-time job while being a caregiver was a juggling act I managed for 12 years as I cared for my...reactionscomments
Coaching Through My Alzheimer's Caregiving...I have always loved sports. Ever since I was a kid, if I could keep score then I wanted to play. Growing...reactionscomments
Are there any teens or young adults that also have a parent with Alzheimer’s?...I am 21 years old and my mom is on the last stage of early onset Alzheimer’s. She is only 53 years...reactions2repliesCoping
When the Day Finally Arrived, It Was a Family Affair...I always felt that there was a chance that my father would wander away, but never as far as he did. Dad...reactions1comment
