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Tips for dealing with some issues I am having with my FIL (85)
Hello, I am primary caregiver during the day for my father-in-law who has been dealing with memory issues 10 years, diagnosed with Alzheimers 2 years ago. And Jennifer previous post about this being h…
Behaviors
Burnout
Anger
Started by krissanne2011
Most recent by caregiver53
Caring for a Parent
246
Mar 1, 2024
0
4
Finding balance while managing guilt.
My mom is heavily dependent on me. Even though my mother is living in a AL, she expects and asks to see me everyday. I try to see her as much as I can as I know seeing me comforts her but I am having …
Behaviors
Changes in Relationships
Memory Care
Started by Marie C.
Most recent by Marie C.
Caring for a Parent
183
Mar 1, 2024
1
6
Mother gave my brother and sister-in-law POA and all legal powers but they don’t want to do anything
Hello all- I am new to this community. My mother is in the process of her diagnosis and it has been hell. She has been diagnosed with “Mild Cognitive Impairment” but the MRI shows severe damages from …
Behaviors
Caregiving
Burnout
Started by pazrichards
Most recent by mabelgirl
Caring for a Parent
229
Feb 27, 2024
0
7
Grandpa’s phone calls
Hi everyone, I’m new here and seeking some advice. I have just recently learned that my grandpa has dementia. He still lives independently and I was unaware of his condition until now because my uncle…
Behaviors
Dementia
Hallucinations
Started by gidget729
Most recent by mommyandme (m&m)
Caring Long Distance
105
Feb 23, 2024
0
2
What progress are you aware of in your day to day life?
I'm 3 years in from being told I have PPA FTD. Four maybe five since I noticed something was wrong. I am still awaresof most things, or at least I think I am. I lose things everyday. I drop things I'v…
Behaviors
Living with Dementia
Started by zmnla63
Most recent by David1946
I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
173
Feb 19, 2024
2
11
Valentine’s Day Lunch
I guess lunch went as well as expected. We went later so that there would be fewer people. A local highly regarded Italian restaurant. No waiting (praise God) but MIL did not like the table we were sh…
Behaviors
Started by Hope5757
Most recent by Hope5757
Caring for a Parent
158
Feb 18, 2024
0
7
Has Your Loved One Ever Had Behavioral/Cognitive Changes from Both UTI & Medicine?
Hello, Recently, my sister, who has Alzheimer's, was started on an anti-seizure medication. Shortly thereafter, she started exhibiting extreme behaviors and the staff at her memory care unit were conc…
Behaviors
Depression
Started by Marp
Most recent by times2
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
174
Feb 11, 2024
0
13
Patient will not shower
My LO is in memory care. He will not shower. It's been 3 months, and no shower. He won't leave his room. If he gets rattled, he mutters over and over, "God, please let me die."
Behaviors
Support
Memory Care
Started by Stilliywilly
Most recent by JJ401
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
245
Feb 6, 2024
0
4
LO Refuses Care
Hi Everyone, My parent is in late stage dementia and we cannot find proper care for him. He can still physically speak, but nothing he says makes sense and he cannot respond in a logical way to even t…
Behaviors
Long Term Care Placement
Memory Care
Started by jeannicot
Most recent by jeannicot
Caring for a Parent
136
Feb 6, 2024
1
6
Mom thinks she still works - she doesn't.
First- THANK YOU for any response. I am the eldest daughter, and my father is the primary caregiver of my Mom who has been officially diagnosed with Amnestic MCI (doc suspects we are heading into earl…
Behaviors
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Anger
Started by shengstenberg
Most recent by Emily 123
Caring for a Parent
83
Feb 2, 2024
2
4
Question about Ongoing Issue with LO
Hello all. My husband and I are caring for his mother who has Dementia. She is having an ongoing issue that we have taken her to multiple doctors for with no real answers. We are wondering if anyone m…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Dementia
Started by Marnie W
Most recent by Marnie W
Caring for a Parent
266
Jan 30, 2024
2
7
Early Onset Symptoms... What was your story? How did you tell your loved one that you were worried?
Hello everyone! I'm new here. My aunt reached out to me to let me know she was starting to become concerned about my great-uncle (who is in his early 50's.) He's been having some memory lapses and inc…
Early Stage (Mild)
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Started by rishin
Most recent by forbarbara
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
265
Jan 11, 2024
1
6
Mom seeing ghosts
Hi everyone! I am new and this is my first post. My mom was diagnosed about a month ago with Alzheimer’s. She lives alone and is on Medicare which does not cover Alzheimer’s care. She is seeing ghosts…
Behaviors
Eating
Hallucinations
Started by alley1065
Most recent by DCCEPEK
Caring for a Parent
182
Dec 30, 2023
0
5
Repeating the same story
My brother is in an assisted living facility and I provide in-person care 2 or 3 times a week for about 3 hours each visit, and talk on the phone daily. He repeats the same stories every time we talk …
Behaviors
Caregiving
Communication
Started by aspradlin2
Most recent by dancsfo
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
182
Dec 20, 2023
0
3
Recent Alzheimer's Diagnosis for Dad - Learning on the job
Hi guys, We have recently had a diagnosis of Alzheimer's given to Dad, compounding his battle with Prostate Cancer. In addition to the mental anguish of the situation, the practical issue we are havin…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Incontinence
Started by ioanmarkden
Most recent by Emily 123
Caring for a Parent
141
Dec 8, 2023
0
3
2 possible symptoms: Social withdrawal and hoarding, question about?
Hi-- My first question is about a social withdrawal symptom: I can count 22 people - family and friends - who my person has intentionally offended over the last few years. In some instances to try to …
Behaviors
Started by tallyshooter
Most recent by JDancer
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
669
Dec 3, 2023
0
30
Am I going crazy...
For the past 3 weeks my DH has been sleeping all day long. He hasn't been eating and has lost a lot of weight. He was diagnosed with Dementia about 6 years ago. If he gets up, it is usually about 5 pm…
Behaviors
Caregiving
Dementia
Started by lindalouielou
Most recent by pookabera
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
645
Dec 2, 2023
1
12
I'm asking a question but she thinks I'm giving orders..
That's what I think is happening. I ask..."are you ready to go to bed?" She says, "I guess." She doesn't sound thrilled but she goes upstairs. I get that a lot and I sometimes think she does the "I gu…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Started by Marp
Most recent by M1
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
481
Nov 21, 2023
1
14
Drastic Change in Posture
Hi all! My mom is 70 and I am her 27 yo daughter/caregiver. Over the summer we placed her in a memory care unit due to her FTD getting worse. Last month, within a week her posture drastically changed.…
Behaviors
Support
Memory Care
Started by PurpleFinch
Most recent by PurpleFinch
Caring for a Parent
121
Nov 9, 2023
0
2
Mom thinks we live in an identical home across town
Mom (MIL) was diagnosed with dementia, most likely Alzheimer's, last November. My husband and I moved in with her about 2 months ago. Dad passed away last June. A number of months ago Mom would tell u…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Started by valerieorr
Most recent by mommyandme (m&m)
Caring for a Parent
336
Nov 2, 2023
0
11
Destroying Things
I care for my mother-in-law and she spends a lot of time destroying things. Tearing things apart (especially anything made of paper or cardboard) and writing on things (marble coasters, artwork, kitch…
Behaviors
Stress
Dementia
Started by LadyRosepixie
Most recent by SEM_BOS
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
500
Oct 31, 2023
0
10
Not blame PWD, but blame myself for frustration
I'm sure most of you have figured this out, but it was so easy to blame the PWD for behavior. I would get frustrated and say (often to myself) "Why did you mix the salt with the sugar?" or "Why did yo…
Behaviors
Started by dancsfo
Most recent by mommyandme (m&m)
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
103
Oct 30, 2023
2
4
Lists
So yesterday I started a new job that is 100% work from home. I was so glad to get it so I can be home with mom during the day. Mom's doing so much better after this summer's problems due to her break…
Behaviors
Daily Care
Started by JMack88
Most recent by Emily 123
Caring for a Parent
123
Oct 26, 2023
0
4
Caregiver Patience
I am caring for my husband who was recently diagnosed with moderate late onset Alzheimers. Not sure what that means as far as stages but recently it has become more difficult dealing with the various …
Behaviors
Stress
Started by smarkle
Most recent by Marta
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
278
Oct 21, 2023
2
6
Sister Refusing to Get Ready This Morning
This morning, my sister was having difficulty with the buttons on her pj top. She has gained some weight so the top buttons pop open. We need to buy her some different PJs without buttons. She & I are…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Communication
Started by Marp
Most recent by SDianeL
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
197
Oct 21, 2023
0
6
Caring for LO when they're sick
Hi everyone, I've been absent for a bit -- we hit a semi-stable routine while we wait for our appointments with the new physician's group that was recommended to us. This post is one-part me venting/u…
Behaviors
Caregiving
Dementia
Started by pookabera
Most recent by mommyandme (m&m)
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
197
Oct 20, 2023
0
7
Won’t Go to the Dr./won’t get an assessment
I am curious what ideas people have for facilitating an assessment for someone who probably understands that something is going on, but refuses to go to the doctor, and likely doesn’t want to do that …
Behaviors
Anger
Home Safety
Started by Barb0910
Most recent by JeriLynn66
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
207
Oct 13, 2023
0
4
Knocking on closed doors
Hi. I recently joined by referral of my Mom's Pcp. She's 94 and we recently moved in with her to keep an eye on her. Not yet sure if it's old age or mild dementia but she has a habit of scaring me hal…
Behaviors
Started by Kido24
Most recent by Kido24
Caring for a Parent
82
Oct 11, 2023
0
3

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
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AL = Assisted Living
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