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Sometime I'll have time To properly mourn When people stop asking What year you were born But my time is your time For however long You need me to turn on You favorite song I wake you up gently We'll do it together I write down the day And the time and the weather I carry your books While you search for your name On the…

I mentioned in a previous post that my DH was recently in a Memory Care facility for 30 days of respite care while I recovered from a broken ankle. He’s been home for 3 weeks now. Since home, he’s experiencing some VERY stubborn and rude behaviors and refusing to cooperate with necessary care. I don’t know if it’s the…

MY DH just moved into MC three days ago. He has now not eaten in 24 hours and is refusing his meds. He sometimes wanders around the unit but cannot find his room to return to. He asks those who come into his room to leave. The nurse tell me this is standard behavior for new residents and that there are others in the MC…

We switched neurologists in December. The last one told DH his symptoms and blood work, along with his CT scan and MRI, indicate normal aging. So no PET scan warranted, or further testing for that matter, just come back in 6 months. DH and I did not believe that assessment. At 68 years old, it is not normal to feel lost in…

Hi, my mom has been having cognitive decline for a few years but hasn't been diagnosed. She turned 70 last year and Ive been trying to help but have little help or resources. She can still mostly take care of herself, has my father.. so power of attorney is not in the cards yet. My father has his own problems and won't be…

I'm wondering how to approach the subject of transferring my parent to a different memory care in a different state with her current memory care. I'm happy with the current memory care but I would like my parent to be local to me as I am her power of attorney and there is no longer the same compelling reasons for her to be…

My wife has not been professionally diagnosed with dementia of any kind, however, myself and family has seen her serious short term memory loss, paranoia, out bursts of anger, dreams becoming reality and judgement issues, like refusing to take her depression and blood pressure meds. We have tried talking to her about…

Hello everyone - I'm new here…as many of you, I am dealing with countless challenges…one of them is that I feel like my Mother gets more anxious after I visit her. The days I dont visit, she sleeps relatively well. But the days when I visit she wakes up several times a night and calls me asking where I am…and tells me how…

Hi all and thanks in advance for any help you may be able to provide. I am new to this forum but not new to caregiving. I have been caring for my Father who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer for the last 5 years. He was diagnosed 8 years ago and is reaching the late stage in the diseases progression. I live in Iowa and…

My husband hasn't been diagnosed with dementia yet but he has many of the symptoms he went from just minor memory issues to Second stage dementia in 4 months we still haven't seen a neurologist it wil…Started byTraceeIvyMost recent byharshedbuzzCaring For a Spouse or Partner3 new807:12 am3

My husband hasn't been diagnosed with dementia yet but he has many of the symptoms he went from just minor memory issues to Second stage dementia in 4 months we still haven't seen a neurologist it wil…Started byTraceeIvyMost recent byharshedbuzzCaring For a Spouse or Partner3 new807:12 am3

GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending package that secures a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National…

My stepdad is caring for my mother in another state. Though he is wonderful to her, he has been hostile to everyone around her, resulting in isolating my mother. He is not an active listener, super hard of hearing, and bipolar. Therefore I have not been able to get any specific details of her progression. I have read…

I had to go to my safe bedroom and lock the door cause DH was mad I wouldn’t t drive him to Ohio today. He was so verbally abusive I cried hysterically. He called 911 and told them I was acting crazy😳 The paramedics wanted to transfer him to the hospital cause it’s been 3 times plus my burn incident. The policeman said…

My DW, after years of going through the stages has entered the last weeks. Has been in home hospice care for 2 months. There was a fall about 10 days ago. Has been bed ridden since then. Just water and orange juice. Very few words and atrophy of the limbs. Just another new grieving phase. Thank goodness for daily nurse…

I follow Michael Whelan on X. His wife has Parkinson's Dementia. He posted this today. He has written many books & is currently writing one about his beloved wife Rebecca and their journey. He is also talking to people who may do a documentary. This is what it feels like for some who care for their spouse with dementia.…

I wanted to start a separate thread of support and venting for caregivers/family members of people with alcohol related dementias and/or who have been diagnosed with Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (or not diagnosed but you suspect this is their illness). This is such a complicated issue because, in addition to the dementia…

my DW rather suddenly has started dissociating and sundowning. She drinks a lot and isn’t open to stopping. This doesn’t help. I’m not sure how to handle it.

Hello there. I’ve been lurking in the background for weeks now and finally got the nerve to post. My DW was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in late 2023. We knew something wasn’t right and got confirmation in late November of 23. I’m not really sure what to write. I guess I just want to be able to hear about other people’s…

https://brainresilience.stanford.edu/news/aging-brains-pile-damaged-proteins Since REM sleep helps clean the brain seems like the old adage 'get a good night's sleep' is important for more than looking "youthful". Top article is latest report - below is article on sleep.…

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My husband hasn't been diagnosed with dementia yet but he has many of the symptoms he went from just minor memory issues to Second stage dementia in 4 months we still haven't seen a neurologist it will be a month and 1⁄2 before we can. I'm concerned That this is progressing so quickly that something should be done now And…

My father has struggled with undiagnosed and therefore, untreated mental health issue throughout his life. The last few years have been very difficult because he now has some dementia and has developed a delusion related to his health where he thinks that doctors have intentionally infected him with something (like a…

Any recommendations on which Medicare additional insurance plan I should choose? Getting ready for the future. She's very healthy, active and not on meds. Thanks for your input. AC

GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending package that secures a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National…

My mom is 68, struggled with alcohol, has it in her head her thyroid meds are too low. She started dubbling up her meds abt a month ago, and started back to drinking. She hears voices and does not believe some family members have died. Alzheimers runs on her mother's side of the family. She went to jail for coming at my…

Does anyone have any experience with introducing a home health aide to your household? My wife could use some companionship and appropriate mental stimulation, and maybe someone to supervise her showering and brushing her teeth.

My mom has dementia that is progressively getting worse. My dad has no cognitive issues and is her caretaker but also is somewhat in denial, at least to me, about her condition. Every summer, my husband and I go on vacation with our two children at a beach a few hours away. Before my mom's condition really declined, my…

Wondering if anyone has suggestions for an inhome camera to help keep an eye on my spouse while I am at work. We aren't to the stage YET where he need 24 hour care but I worry what is going on in the house when I am not home. I would prefer one that doesn't need a subscription, but one that I can see/hear what is going on…