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My husband was diagnosed with Alzhemiers in 2022, and after a fall, he has progressed rapidly. Currently he is in a memory care facility in Vegas. It seems that there arent any body in a similar situation as me, and it feels very isolating. Any one in Vegas in a similar situation?

My DW is at stage 7b per hospice. She has total aphasia. She’s lost about 40lbs over the last year and a half. She’s down to 100 lbs. She’s leveled off here for the last several months. Recently though, maybe the last month and a half, her appetite has really been up. She’s pretty much eating everything we put in front of…

I don’t even know where to begin. I’m just looking to vent and feel seen as I feel most of my friends do not understand and I have no family. My dad is 84 and was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia about 4 years ago. My parents divorced when I was young and I have 1 younger sister. When dad was no longer able to live…

During the nighttime bathroom break as we both rolled to our own side of the bed, I started crying. I know it was years ago but I want the original version back. The one who would cuddle up next to me. Every day we're together but I am alone. We barely have nice conversations, I tiptoe and she's always right to avoid…

Hello, I recently started to care for my mother-in-law she is recovering from a stroke and has mid stage dementia. We relocated her from another state as she can no longer live alone. She asks about going home every hour it seems like. I try to change the topic and divert the conversation and it works for a couple minutes.…

We periodically check in with DW PCP and have regular visits from our palliative care nurse. DW's behavior has changed quite a bit as the disease progresses. However, it seems no matter what behavior I describe, the response from the medical professionals is always the same, "that is typical". Sleeps all the time or cannot…

My 89 year old step father has become increasingly angry and verbally abusive to my 89 year old mother who is currently caring for him. This has taken a real toll on her and her anxiety level is off the charts. She is reluctant to begin the conversation about locating a facility given his stated desire to remain at home as…

My husband will have his first Leqembi infusion this week. What symptoms should I expect after the first treatment? Will he need to sleep the rest of the day? Will he be nauseated, have a headache, generally be "out of it" and how long will any of these symptoms last after the first infusion. Will these same side effects…

I joined because I feel like I could use some tips, advice and help. I don't do a bad job caring for my wife, but I could improve. I think I am sometimes too impatient with the seemingly endless challenging behaviors. There is rarely a single triggering issue, but usually the accumulation of behaviors, that makes my…

I won’t go into the horror story of my husbands last night in the hospital with delirium, but instead focus on a more humorous story he told. I left the hospital to feed our dogs and when I came back a nurse was in the room. She told me my husband was just telling her how he lost his fingers to a shark attack. I started…

I wake up with panic attacks, if I sleep a full night at all. The stress from my situation is affecting my health. It has taken over my life for over two years now. Let me explain. My parents married as teenagers. They were married long enough to have me and my sister. Then they divorced and remarried. My Dad married a…

Just when I think I’ve got this I am hit with a “you’ve got to be kidding me moment”. My shock rears its head and I want to scream (I didn’t) “what were you thinking”? Today my DH used a serated knife to “clean the sticky stuff” off the dining room table. He took the finish off down to bare wood at least 5 inches across!…

I'm new here, but desperate for help with handling these difficult things, and feeling like I'm really botching this pretty badly. A little over a year ago, I moved in to look after my Mom, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's when she was still somewhere in the middle stages. My family was never good with communication or…

Looking for a device that my mother can where so I can track her whereabouts? She doesn't always take her phone with her when she goes out. So I thought if she could have a device on that she doesn't remove so I can track here on my phone. She doesn't wander at the moment but I rather be prepared in case she does

Hello, I don't know where to start. My Dad is 88 and has alzheimers and its getting worse. His short term memory is almost gone, now some long term and he has can't understand things very much anymore. He lives in assisted living, but he is getting worse and his physical health is failing. My sister and I are durable…

My DW won't trim her fingernails and toenails. She won't allow me to trim them either. She's not quite as bad as how Howard Hughes was. 🤣 Any ideas to this one? Thanks.

As the title states, I’m wanting to know the wheres, whats, whens, whos, hows, and whys do you utilize the most? Not getting much help from my dad’s (newly diagnosed early onset Alzheimer’s) doctor. When I asked for some recommendations (medicine management, in home care, support groups, etc.), all I got was checkout the…

Welcome to July!! One of my least favorite months because it is so hot. You all be careful In the heat. Not really sure.how long it will.be before I get the test results. One place I read said 72 hours and another said up to 14 days. My doctor did say it might be that I'm.not far enough along in the incubation period to…

My DH has told me that the neighbors across the street have 20 or more children in their basement. He claims he saw it on live video through the Zillow real estate app. He asked my opinion of what he should do about it. I advised him to do nothing right now. He sits and mulls it over in his head and worries. I don't think…

My (f65) wife (61) was diagnosed earlier this year with early onset. She has very minor cognitive impairment, but I feel like she is becoming increasingly critical and sensitive to minor things. This is really affecting our relationship. How do I cope with this?

I wanted to introduce myself and get involved. I am recently diagnosed with "mild cognitive decline" related to Alzheimers. I am a recently retired pastor and have cared for many Alzheimer patients and their family so I know what is ahead of me. I have a million questions and don't know where to begin. Thank you.

My mother will not acknowledge that she has Alz. or that she needs help from a paid caregiver when I am at work. My husband has rearranged his work schedule so that he can be home 2 days out of the work week. The other three we have hired a non medical aid (private pay). My mother does need this help, but she is throwing a…

My precious dear wife passed yesterday after an 8 1/2 - year journey with early onset Alzheimer's. She was 55 when first diagnosed and had just turned 64 this month. Of course, I am deeply saddened by her passing but also relieved at the same time. It has been a long hard journey for us both. There are so many of you on…

My DH looked me square in the eye today and said “ where’s rose. “ He’s been asking now for sometime and I never know quite what to say. That got me thinking. I think I’m so scared, overwhelmed and beyond exhausted that I am in fact a completely different person. I’m not me anymore and DH knows this. But how or can you…

Usually I come here to rant and vent. 😁 But not today. Today I'm here to sing the praises of Hospice. DH was placed on Hospice almost 4 years ago. DH was in memory care at the time, and losing weight and had just entered a big decline. I decided to call hospice and see if he would qualify. He did. In the last 4 years they…

Any recommendations for a video baby monitor with a receiver? I do not want something that requires an app or wifi. I want something with a wide angle lens that can be placed in the corner of the bedroom and see most of the small room.

I just get tired of the almost constant criticism. Today especially bad. "You always put yourself first, never think of anyone else." It's the indignant look. I hope it doesn't escalate and wears off sooner than later. I try to focus on doing something for myself, like practice the cello. But I lose interest. Looking for…

I've seen many discussions on the dissappointment of forgetting Anniversaries and Birthdays. Our anniversary will be in a few weeks, my birthday a few weeks after that. My DH was always so good, rememering those days, often surprising me with thoughtful gifts or a weekend away to celebrate. I already know I will feel the…

Hello I am very new to all of this and am reaching out for support. My mom who is 83 was just screened for dementia in the doctors office. She failed the test - was not able to draw the clock or remember the words. My dad is her caregiver and now cooks all meals and is starting to manage her medications and doctor apts. on…

My father recently began shuffling more when he walks which is making him more of a fall risk. I recently bought him a new pair of Sketchers slip in sneakers but with the shuffling he keeps catching the front of his foot when he walks and it is tripping him up. His SNF just recently introduced a walker to him, which he is…