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Safety concerns
I have been caring for my Mom who was last assessed at moderate stage Alzheimer’s. I moved in with her about two months ago due to the frequency of late night calls and confusion I was seeing. Last night a friend of mine raised his voice at my 19 year old son for something unrelated to my Mom. She began to spiral into…
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help!! constipation
DW has been battling constipation for sometime now. We've (me and hospice) been though the gauntlet of meds. Frist we've done the old faithful prunes and prune juice. Now we're at the point of meds and stool softeners from senna-s, to polyeth glyc powder and the list goes on. Over a period of 3days I finally will resort to…
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Evening g depression
My DH gets depressed in the evenings. We visited with friends today and went for a nice walk and stopped and chatted with a couple of people we know. Now he is saying there is nothing for him here at home anymore. He was talking about leaving and going someplace else to live. I am at a loss as to what to say to him. This…
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help! getting out of bed and falling
My husband gets out of bed constantly at night and sometimes has a fall, recently was hospitilized but nothing broken. Have him back home and manageable during the day. But would like anyone who has or had the same problem and a good recommendation for which bed alarm or mat works the best. Many of them online, would…
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Eye exam
It's time for our yearly eye exam. I'm not sure if the eye doctor will be able to do the exam on DH because he sits, stands and walks hunched over. Honestly he looks like a turtle, the way he hangs his head down. I don't know if he'll be able to put his chin in the machine and look straight ahead, let alone read the eye…
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so overwhelmed
my mom is 73 and newly diagnosed with early moderate alz. the plan in our family as our parents aged was for me and my husband to move in with my mom after my dad passed (as bad as it sounds, we assumed this because he has had heart issues and tons of other health problems for years and he's 78 while she's healthy as a…
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Nighttime toilet issues
Looking for some creative ideas cause I am at my wits end. My mil has been living with us for a year. Diagnosed with FTD about 5 years ago. Still does well during the day, no longer remembers/understands she has dementia. About 6 months ago I started finding wads of wet tissue stuffed under furniture. When asked she…
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Hello- I am happy to have found this forum and I am in desperate need of advice
For over 2 years now I have been on what seems like a wild goose chase looking for proper professional guidance for my mother's increasing concerning behavior. She is 78 years old and I have been living in the house with her and dad for several years due to her having a previous illness that had her in the ICU and…
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Trying to self stage DH
I have gotten some wonderful words of encouragement and great information on staging from you and I so appreciate it!!! I still have a question though. I read the stages and see some things in one category but only a couple in a later category. What could that mean? My Mr. Math has gone to someone who is struggling with…
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New to the group!
Hello everyone! My name is Nicole and my Dad has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. He has been in a cognitive decline for a couple of years but just went to the neurologist last week to confirm his diagnosis. I feel like since then it’s made me sad . I’m trying to do what I can to help . He lives at…
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New here
We still have hope as we breath
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What is a "good" day for someone with dementia/alzheimers?
I've been told that my brother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. However, when visiting him, I am not seeing any indication at all. Does having a good day mean the complete absence of symptoms? I am very concerned that his wife is exaggerating. I don't live in the same state, so I don't seem him all the time. However, my…
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Guacamole...
My husband was diagnosed with Alz. a year ago, though I had been taking notes on things I had been noticing for at least 3 years prior to that. He's still quite capable of caring for himself and still does small projects around the house. Most people only seem to notice that he can't think of certain words now and then.…
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Memory Test struggles
My wife was diagnosed with early onset about 6 months ago, although I had been noticing problems and changes several months before that. She is currently receiving monthly Kisunla treatments - she's had three so far. At her last treatment she was given a "memory test" - she was asked several basic questions (what State do…
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Feeling So Lost
Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to have found this site. I have been feeling so lost, confused, sad, and hopeless. my husband of 54 years was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s over year ago. He is progressing rapidly and as I continue to just try with all my strength to make it through another day, I’m thankful to have found this…
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Living with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
Living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia presents significant challenges for both the individual and their loved ones. These conditions progressively impair memory, thinking, and behavior, impacting daily life. Below is a concise guide on managing Alzheimer’s or dementia, tailored to your interest in…
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Grief while still caring for LO
I just need to vent to someone that understands. Mom is in MC so I know I am not dealing with as much as many here, but it is so hard. She is sad, angry, scared and confused and any one of those is hard to watch your Mom go through. I miss my Mom and all the good times. I had my doctor say “it must be easier now that she…
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Delirium vs night terrors, what's the difference?
My DH has VD and has interrupted sleep for over 7 yrs. I don't notice any afternoon or early evening agitation. He falls asleep within 5 min of hitting the pillow and is asleep for 60-90 min and then the up/down repeatedly going to the bathroom begins. 150 mg trazadone has helped decrease the uo/down frequency from 20+ to…
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Report to DMV
have any of you resorted to reporting your loved one to the DMV due to their diagnosis? How did that go? Was it really anonymous?
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grupos en espanol
entre a esta pagina esperando encontrar ayuda ya que actualmente llevo 5 meses cuidando a mi suegra y el proceso ha sido en verdad muy difil, tengo ,uchas preguntas y muchas dudas sobre como ayudarla y sobre todo a mi esposo y su familia, espero encontrar ayuda
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He won’t go to the bathroom
My DH is recently incontinent. Luckily I’ve been able to get him to wear depends. But lately he just will not go to the bathroom. He’ll go hours without urinating (or I guess urinating in the depends). When he acts like he needs to go, I ask him if he needs to use the bathroom and he says, yes where do I go? I take him to…
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Stages
Who determines the stages and how are they determined? The most frustrating p pop art of this disease for me is not knowing exactly what my DH has Dementia or Alzheimer’s). And what stage? His primary referred to his disease as Dementia and the neurologist referred to it as Alzheimer’s. They have him on 29mg of Memantine…
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Mom is transitioning
I never saw someone I loved so dearly suffer like my Mom. It's all in God's hands now. I am so tired.
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Moderate dementia
After years of falling, stuttering and memory problems I was diagnosed with moderate dementia My husband can't handle and/or accept my diagnosis. He is an alcoholic and he can't help but argue with me, yelling Has anyone else feel this way. I am n o with 70
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Taking care of my Mom
My Mom has Dementia, still living home with my dad, and I go to their home every day to help them. She accuses my dad that he is having sex with a 13 year old girl along with me and my 2 other sisters. Some days she is good then other days really off the wall. I get very upset because I protect my dad. I know I shouldn’t…
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home care vs assisted living
My mom has Alzheimers and my dad has dementia. I'm trying to decide whether to place them in an assisted living facility or hire 24/7 home health care in their home. They live in NY and I'm in MA. Does anyone have experience with either? I'm trying to think of a list of pros and cons. Thanks.
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Heartfelt Gratitude
I’m overwhelmed at the kindness, concern, and helpful suggestions of books, online therapy, and other resources- especially the reminders of the importance of self-care. The latter is the one I have always had a difficult time with but I know and heed all your comments. That said, does anyone have any recommendations for…
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Caregiver who is a nurse
Hi, This is my first post. My mom has dementia that has progressed to moderate. She is very stubborn and becomes belligerent if she does not get her way. She does not realize that she has memory issues and doesn’t understand why we are not allowing her to be alone. She is refusing to shower because she thinks she showers…
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Take Them With You…
I saw this today and really needed it. I went somewhere today by myself and carried Lonny with me in my heart. 💜
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What Happened?
Hello. I am new to this resource and have greatly appreciated all the advice/stories/information I have read so far! The clinical suspicion for my DH is EO AD. Less than 2 years ago, dimentia hit my dad hard and fast. I spent 6 months supporting him and my mom through it all. My mom needed a high level of emotional support…