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My mom lives in the same house as me and my family and has for the last 10 years. We have a family cat that over these years has decided, especially in the last six months to a year only have … meaning she is completely fixated and obsessed with all things cat related. All day she asks where the cat is if he’s not with…
Hi. This is my first post. I have a relative who is in the middle stages of cognitive decline and is waiting for an appointment to receive a more official diagnosis. Their spouse insists that he live at home. Over the years he's done most of his home repairs. He believes he is still capable of doing such repairs and helps…
Any recommendations for door locks to prevent loved one from wandering outside?
From the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/realestate/in-senior-homes-ai-technology-is-sensing-falls-before-they-happen.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yU8.Ql1h.G871_DJXIX_E&smid=url-share (free for 30 days)
has anyone dealt with transition to a wheelchair? Mom has started falling but refuses to stay in or use wheelchair. What do we do?
null Dad is 87 diagnosed with mild-moderate Alzheimer’s a year ago and has been taken twice (to two different) Geri-psych units, went willingly with paramedics, for suicide ideations but refuses medication. He even wrote a goodbye letter. He sees no future, no purpose in living, at times. The Geri-psych unit did not…
Hello, My mom is in a memory unit of an assisted living facility. She is nearly 98 years old, wheelchair bound, and can still have basic conversations. The details are below but to make a long story short, they sent my mom to the ER without an aid and without informing me. The details: The other morning I got a call from…
Hi everyone, My dad (65) has Alzheimer’s and is slowly declining. At this point, he can’t prepare meals beyond grabbing something simple, and he needs help or reminders with personal care like shaving and showering. His speech and understanding are very limited, and while he’s still in good spirits, his independence has…
Dad is a fall risk due to frequent UTI issues. Having ALZ adds to the difficulty. We have part-time caregivers and my sister and I are there often but there are times he is alone and is generally ok. When he suddenly get a UTI he falls and is weak. We have went through a few devices with fall detection to no avail:…
My father was recently diagnosed with Alz. He understands the situation. Always had a very argumentative relationship with my mother and there are some trust issues. Now I received this from my mom: "A few days ago, your father was listening to a medical sales pitch on the internet, he was convinced that it was a product…
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