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Dementia

Coping with changing behaviors
My mom has alzheimers and has suddenly become agitated when viewing images of herself or others in a mirror. She is afraid that she's being watched by strangers (images in mirror) or people on tv. She…
Asking for Help
Dementia
Delusions
Started by Angiem
Most recent by john813
Caring for a Parent
85
Mar 25, 2025
0
4
Sandwich generation - having a baby while caregiving for dementia
Hi everyone, I have posted a few times here before and this forum has been so helpful. My dad (77, mid stage 5) moved to memory care in September. He has adjusted really well. He doesn't remember home…
Caregiving
Self-Care
Dementia
Started by machelriller
Most recent by Merla
Caring for a Parent
184
Mar 25, 2025
1
6
Need some advice
My grandfather (77) has Alzimers and early stage dementia. He has been having issues with his memory and I am trying my best to help him. But I'm having trouble getting through to him. For context, I …
Dementia
In-Home Care
Started by Amber
Most recent by Phoenix1966
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
379
Mar 25, 2025
1
11
Mom has auditory hallucinations need help
My 96 year old mom has alzheimers and recently has been having auditory hallucinations - she hears the same part of a song over and over ( i can't id the song). this started about 6 weeks ago for 1 da…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Dementia
Started by ms.stephanie
Most recent by junglejess
Caring for a Parent
220
Mar 22, 2025
0
15
Diagnosis for dementia?
My mother was recently discharged from the hospital after having an episode of some sort and falling. She stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks and she was experiencing dementia symptoms pretty bad. Her …
Dementia
Long Term Care Placement
Helping Family/Friends
Started by barnzx
Most recent by Ms Meg
Caring for a Parent
83
Mar 21, 2025
0
3
Mom recently diagnosed, Dad in hospice, preparing for dad's passing
Hello, I just joined this forum, and am looking for suggestions. My elderly parents (93 and 91) are having difficulties. I am their primary caregiver. Dad will pass soon (home hospice), my folks are l…
Communication
Dementia
Hospice Care
Started by sve
Most recent by kh945312
Caring for a Parent
184
Mar 20, 2025
1
12
I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
After losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's, I wrote this essay to give a glimpse into this horrific disease, draw attention to the red flags and signs (there are many people at this very…
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by patriciarudolph55
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
378
Mar 20, 2025
8
12
Tiempo disponible
Soy la unica a cargo del cuidado de mi papa. Estoy cansada, agotada y de muy mal humor. La enfermedad de mi papa se llevo mi vida social, y los pocos amigos que tenia. El vive conmigo y lo cuido de di…
Dementia
Started by Hilda31016
Most recent by Melixa25
Cuidar de un Padre
169
Mar 18, 2025
2
3
Our parents both have dementia & anxiety
Dad is 85 and has Alzheimer’s and dementia. Mom is 80 and has dementia and aphasia. They are living in their apartment with aides providing care 11am-8pm 7 days a week. Their conditions are advancing …
Asking for Help
Dementia
Changes in Relationships
Started by Marci Brockmann
Most recent by midnightdrive27@gmail.com
Caring for a Parent
72
Mar 18, 2025
0
2
Sometimes I just want to hide
Hi all, been browsing thru these discussions. It nice to know I'm not alone. I'm 66 yrs old and my DW with Alts. is 68. I have allot of mental anguish for my loved one. 44 yrs of married life 2yrs of …
Caregiving
Dementia
Changes in Relationships
Started by Pett
Most recent by SDianeL
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
245
Mar 7, 2025
9
8
Dementia caregivers in the UK
Is anyone here from the UK?
Dementia
Started by shirigreen
Most recent by fesk
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
45
Mar 6, 2025
0
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…
Caregiver Health
Dementia
Started by DarrenKeith
Most recent by DarrenKeith
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
507
Mar 3, 2025
0
10
Whom do I believe? My Mom or the caretaker?
Hi Everyone! I'm new to this community. This is my first post. My Dad passed away last fall and I had to take over as my Mom's caretaker. She has dementia and I am her POA and only living relative who…
Behaviors
Caregiving
Burnout
Started by electrolite
Most recent by electrolite
Caring for a Parent
128
Mar 1, 2025
0
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
373
Feb 22, 2025
0
8
Feel Lost, Need Advice with Mom's Dementia/Alzheimers, Living and Depression
Mom was diagnosed 3 years ago with dementia. We believe she is about 5 - 6 years into it though. She also has severe depression, diagnosed 30 years ago. She is in an AL, but absolutely hates the place…
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Dementia
Started by mlenny
Most recent by mlenny
Caring for a Parent
136
Feb 20, 2025
0
3
Delusions of Persecution -- What to do?
Brand new here, so I apologize if this has been covered before elsewhere, but I'm at my wit's end. My mother has been living in the early stages of Alzheimer's for a few years now (forgetting things, …
Dementia
Hallucinations
Delusions
Started by Kenny727
Most recent by SandwichedMom
Caring for a Parent
229
Feb 19, 2025
1
7
Not taking it well...
Hi, I am totally new to this...writing and my husband behavior. I also have a hard time with sharing about our life but my daughter told me...mom find some group for your self I can't help you. My hus…
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Dementia
Started by Kachenka
Most recent by Chammer
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
820
Feb 19, 2025
5
18
traveling with spouse with dementia- beginning stages
Husband has posterior cortical atrophy so forgets things easily, has no peripheral vision. But we love to travel. Considering the Caribbean to escape MN winter. We love to walk together. Plan to stay …
Early Stage (Mild)
Dementia
Started by loisfi
Most recent by sandwichone123
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
182
Feb 16, 2025
0
5
Moving parents from home to IL/AL
Both parents have ALZ diagnosis and currently live independently with support from a 2x/week care giver and daily support from sibling living nearby. Their needs are increasing and we want to move the…
Asking for Help
Dementia
Care Options
Started by SwellGirl
Most recent by H1235
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
95
Feb 12, 2025
0
1
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
74
Feb 4, 2025
0
1
Does your spouse resent that you put him/her into Memory Care?
How common is it that a person entered into Memory Care against their will resents and refuses to let their spouse to visit them? My concern is that she no longer wants to see me after I put her in me…
Dementia
Memory Care
Started by Rugcutter
Most recent by harshedbuzz
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
383
Feb 2, 2025
1
12
PWD needs to go into AL, says she wants to, but won't cooperate.
I have DPOA, and I'm my PWD's only remaining kin. Once a very prim and proper woman, she now yells verbal abuse at me regularly and even curses sometimes - completely opposite her former behavior. We …
Behaviors
Burnout
Dementia
Started by autumn-leaves
Most recent by harshedbuzz
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
138
Jan 26, 2025
1
2
New here, looking for support
My mom has been on a steady cognitive decline over the past 2 years after a big fall and some medications she was placed on. We have not been given the diagnosis of Dementia due to the fact that she w…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Dementia
Started by ClaireR
Most recent by SuzyR
Caring for a Parent
431
Jan 25, 2025
1
7
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
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
Dementia Family Dog Workshop Webinar
I started following this group that’s based in Scotland because my wife who is in the early stage of Alzheimer’s expressed interest in getting a service dog. This free webinar is an “educational works…
Early Stage (Mild)
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Started by allit
Most recent by SusanB-dil
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
115
Jan 17, 2025
0
3
Mom stopped walking, starting hospice consultation
I’m exhausted. Mom moved in with us 2.5 months ago. We rehabilitated her after a failed rehab stay following a hospitalization. But she’s declining. Hospice support sounds promising because I need mor…
Dementia
Walking
Hospice Care
Started by MoniqueV2024
Most recent by Shenmama99
Caring for a Parent
87
Jan 16, 2025
0
3
When to move?
My husband was diagnosed with MCI a year ago and is declining. We had planned to downsize, but now I'm wondering if that would be too disorienting for him. He already carries a lot of anxiety before t…
Dementia
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Care Options
Started by Sallymander
Most recent by Bailey's Mom
Caring For a Spouse or Partner
617
Jan 16, 2025
2
24
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 Parent
133
Jan 16, 2025
3
2
Arguments that seem impossible to stop
Hi, alright I am new on this and taking care of my 72 year old mother. Are there any simple ways to get a person with dementia to stop arguing? Once my mother gets mad it seems impossible to get her t…
Behaviors
Asking for Help
Caregiving
Started by faerae
Most recent by Maiden queen
Caring for a Parent
816
Jan 16, 2025
4
15

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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Dementia

Dementia

Coping with changing behaviors

Sandwich generation - having a baby while caregiving for dementia

Need some advice

Mom has auditory hallucinations need help

Diagnosis for dementia?

Mom recently diagnosed, Dad in hospice, preparing for dad's passing

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

Tiempo disponible

Our parents both have dementia & anxiety

Sometimes I just want to hide

Dementia caregivers in the UK

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

Whom do I believe? My Mom or the caretaker?

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

Feel Lost, Need Advice with Mom's Dementia/Alzheimers, Living and Depression

Delusions of Persecution -- What to do?

Not taking it well...

traveling with spouse with dementia- beginning stages

Moving parents from home to IL/AL

Dementia

Does your spouse resent that you put him/her into Memory Care?

PWD needs to go into AL, says she wants to, but won't cooperate.

New here, looking for support

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

Dementia Family Dog Workshop Webinar

Mom stopped walking, starting hospice consultation

When to move?

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

Arguments that seem impossible to stop

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