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Caregiver Health

Looking for caregivers to share their story
Hi all, my name is Georgia Chen, and I am a journalism student at Georgetown University. I am writing my thesis article on the challenges caregivers who are untrained or unsupported face (ex: family m…
Caregiving
Caregiver Health
In-Home Care
Started by gmc97
Most recent by towhee
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
19
6:44 am
-3
1
A Cautionary Tale: Details Emerging About Hackman's Death
I'll put a trigger warning here. This is difficult reading. It has been determined that Gene Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's a full week after his wife succumbed to Hantavirus…
Caregiver Health
Safety
In-Home Care
Started by harshedbuzz
Most recent by Timmyd
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
437
Mar 9, 2025
5
9
Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.
It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of their own well-being. It is common for family members and loved ones to find them…
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by DarrenKeith
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
510
Mar 3, 2025
0
10
Thank Your Past Self
Please take a moment and think about something you did in the past, that makes your present situation better. When I started caring for my parents, as I began each visit, I made a new note on my phone…
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Caregiver Health
Support
Started by --Rebecca--
Most recent by Mike in NC
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
142
Mar 1, 2025
5
2
Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.
It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of their own well-being. It is common for family members and loved ones to find them…
Caregiving
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by JeffANYC
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
375
Feb 22, 2025
0
8
Eating and eating and eating
I know this topic can’t only be something that I’m dealing with. Some background here my fiancé and myself moved in with his grandfather a year ago whose health had deteriorated tremendously in the pr…
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Burnout
Started by Whitneyspop
Most recent by peterswife
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
393
Feb 13, 2025
1
8
Homeopathic Care for Dementia
Good morning all Just discussing with a coworker and he mentioned having a pretty life-altering appointment with a homeopathic practitioner for an ailment and suggested maybe reaching out for help reg…
Caregiver Health
Treatments
Started by pagunke
Most recent by H1235
Caring for a Parent
101
Feb 11, 2025
0
3
Dementia
My father that is almost 70 has recently been diagnosed with mild dementia which was shocking for me because a year ago he was diagnosed with psychosis so I assumed his case has developed to schizophr…
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Care Options
Started by meme
Most recent by Watson1
I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
75
Feb 4, 2025
0
1
Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.
It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden, and often care for them at the expense of their own well-being. It is common for family members and loved ones to find them…
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Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Caring for a Parent
69
Jan 25, 2025
0
Daughter to Mother with Dementia, just moved from the Lebanon to Los Angeles
My mother, almost 79, was diagnosed in November 2020. We've had to move out of our home of 20+ years in order to make a new life here. The move has been really hard on both of us, especially her. My d…
Asking for Help
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by SabaSadr
Most recent by BrownB1996
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
232
Jan 20, 2025
2
7
Nonstop for my dad. Need suggestions.
My mother has had dementia for 2 years. My father is taking care of her in our own home. Recently, she has been nonstop needing something after helping her just 5 minutes ago. If no one answers right …
Asking for Help
Caregiver Health
Stress
Started by jwgl27
Most recent by harshedbuzz
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
226
Jan 18, 2025
2
4
In need of support
Hi all, I’m new here, and new to supporting someone with dementia. The long and short is, my aunt has dementia. We haven’t been close, and I hadn’t seen or heard from her much in 30 years. I reconnect…
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Burnout
Started by Erin.Kettelson
Most recent by [Deleted User]
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
237
Jan 18, 2025
5
5
I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's.
After losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's, I wrote this essay to help people navigate through the devastating journey of having a loved one with Alzheimer's, because it is the family an…
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Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by DarrenKeith
Caring for a Parent
133
Jan 16, 2025
3
2
I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's.
After losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's, I wrote this essay to help people navigate through the devastating journey of having a loved one with Alzheimer's, because it is the family an…
Caregiving
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by DarrenKeith
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
162
Jan 7, 2025
1
6
What's your pleasure?
This is my first post! This year has been very hard for me. I moved in with my parents in February, got them well enough to move to AL in April. My mom never fully recovered from the shock of moving a…
Caregiver Health
Self-Care
Adult Child
Started by --Rebecca--
Most recent by --Rebecca--
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
590
Jan 6, 2025
10
25
How to support my stepdad as primary caregiver
Hello. I am new to this platform. My mom is in Stage 6 of Alzheimer's. My stepdad is her primary caregiver. I can see that he is in over his head and is stressing out. But he is shutting out ideas for…
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Changes in Relationships
Started by Jazzies7
Most recent by ALCB
Caring for a Parent
115
Dec 14, 2024
1
8
Feeling Very Alone
Hi everybody! I hope everyone is having a good day/night. I am 24 and the main care taker for my mom who is 59, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's back in 2022. The first year since her diagnoses had …
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Grief
Started by rosecoloredglasses
Most recent by MoniqueV2024
Caring for a Parent
441
Nov 29, 2024
11
10
I am very sick with covid DW also infected. Help with ER visit
my DW has rapid Demetia, she is in late stage. Which is challenging enough, trying desperately to get some respite relief which I have been granted 12 hours a mont( which are now cancelled due to the …
Asking for Help
Caregiver Health
Safety
Started by DrNani
Most recent by clarinetist
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
258
Oct 26, 2024
1
3
MIL moved in without warning, without a plan
Hi - I'm new here - and I'm feeling so everwhelmed. So my MIL has lived alone for the past 20 years- the past 5 she has been declining- we unplugged her stove- put a lock on the door so she couldn't g…
Caregiver Health
Anxiety
Started by NeeNeeJ
Most recent by [Deleted User]
Caring for a Parent
221
Oct 19, 2024
1
8
Respite care services Denver, CO?
Hi- new to this space. My mother was recently diagnosed with beginning stage Alzheimer's and capgras. My father is the primary care partner at the moment and he needs respite. Does anyone know of an a…
Asking for Help
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Started by jennaclarkmartin
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
52
Oct 18, 2024
0
Need help for my mom
My step father is caring for my mom who is quite advanced, she doesn’t really get any interaction with anyone, they live in a small town in Nevada so not many resources there. My step dad is slowly lo…
Asking for Help
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by lucyroy2
Most recent by cdgbdr
Caring for a Parent
127
Oct 1, 2024
0
5
First-Time Poster Requesting Support
Hello to you all. This is my first time to post in the forum. I have been reading a few posts that may help me with my father. At his most-recent visit with his neurologist, we were told he was at sta…
Asking for Help
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by loyalandtrue86
Most recent by Quilting brings calm
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
176
Aug 19, 2024
1
2
Emotional Abuse
Hi there, This is my first post and, I'm really desperate for help or advice. I am moving cross country to care for and support my mother who was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's (though, I think this …
Asking for Help
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Started by jyhoward
Most recent by M1
Caring for a Parent
780
Aug 16, 2024
1
22
Asking for help( caring for a loved oned showing signs of dementia)
Hello everyone, Me & my mom would like some advice. We are currently caring for my grandma & she has been showing signs of dementia. We have been to multiple doctor appointments, just waiting to hear …
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Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by kera780
Most recent by David1946
I Am Living With Alzheimer's or Other Dementia
92
Aug 9, 2024
0
4
Early onset VD/Alzhiemer’s
Hi all, glad I found this community. I haven’t met anyone I can relate to about my situation and it would be nice to have someone to talk to that understands. I brought my mother to the hospital the d…
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Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by riverqueen
Most recent by Emily 123
Caring for a Parent
118
Jul 29, 2024
1
4
When he can't stand up anymore
My dad is 81 with dementia and heart failure. He is in hospice at home. My mom (81) and myself ( I'm 50 and have severe treatment resistant depression and physical disabilities) care for him. Twice a …
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Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by Stori
Most recent by mrsabaldwin
Caring for a Parent
160
Jul 29, 2024
0
4
pity party day, week, month...
DH was diagnosed with EOAD (age 61) November 2021 after a lumbar puncture. He was MCI at the time. Currently he his solid stage 5 with stage six leanings. He does not shadow, he is velcro. Can't follo…
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Started by PlentyQuiet
Most recent by Crkddy
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
276
Jul 27, 2024
11
6
Where do I Start?
I need to figure out where to start. I’ve got to have some extended “me” time. He drives me crazy with repeated questions, IPhone issues, wet pants, confusion, deliriums, pacing, rubbing his hands, ru…
Burnout
Caregiver Health
Self-Care
Started by Lkrielow99
Most recent by Lkrielow99
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
368
Jul 25, 2024
5
13
Alternatives to Driving
Hi Everyone, this is my first post here. I read a lot of the past conversations on driving, but have what I think is a twist on the question. My best friend's husband was just diagnosed with Early-Ons…
Early Stage (Mild)
Caregiver Health
Newly Diagnosed
Started by Daphne28227
Most recent by Daphne28227
Caring for a Parent
171
Jul 21, 2024
0
9
Books that were recommended to me
The Social Worker, Tessa, at The Memory Center Clinic (Dept of Neurology) at the University of Chicago Medicine recommended these 2 books to me, at Ray's appt last Fri. Have any of you checked these o…
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Caregiver Health
Stress
Started by DinosaurRN
Most recent by Iris L.
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
568
Jul 20, 2024
4
9

Commonly Used Abbreviations

DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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Caregiver Health

Looking for caregivers to share their story

A Cautionary Tale: Details Emerging About Hackman's Death

Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.

Thank Your Past Self

Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.

Eating and eating and eating

Homeopathic Care for Dementia

Dementia

Overwhelmed? It is the loved ones of those with Alzheimer's who bear the greatest burden.

Daughter to Mother with Dementia, just moved from the Lebanon to Los Angeles

Nonstop for my dad. Need suggestions.

In need of support

I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's.

I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's.

What's your pleasure?

How to support my stepdad as primary caregiver

Feeling Very Alone

I am very sick with covid DW also infected. Help with ER visit

MIL moved in without warning, without a plan

Respite care services Denver, CO?

Need help for my mom

First-Time Poster Requesting Support

Emotional Abuse

Asking for help( caring for a loved oned showing signs of dementia)

Early onset VD/Alzhiemer’s

When he can't stand up anymore

pity party day, week, month...

Where do I Start?

Alternatives to Driving

Books that were recommended to me

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