Announcements
Important stuff will go here one day.
Posts
new here
hello everyone, joining because I'm caring for a loved one with dementia and wanted to reach out to learn more and put my experience as well
Communication
My dad is very hard to understand when he is confused and is unable to get words out that make sense , especially if he is experiencing anxiety or delerium. I have no idea what he is saying or accusing us of in these moments. It makes things worse because I don't understand his root concern. I want to help him deescalate…
Desperate for information on how to navigate
My father is 73 years old. Not yet diagnosed, still waiting for the Oregon Medical System to reach out to schedule appointment. My father is showing signs of rapid cognitive decline. As of January 2025, his ability to manage day to day tasks, remember obligations, family gatherings, addresses, conversations and the list…
Caring for a parent while also caring for young kids help
I’m brand new and this is my first post. I took over as primary caregiver for my dad who is a 75 year and has mid stage ALZ and dementia middle of last year. He’s currently in AL. My two younger siblings live out of state and they manage the financial half so I can just focus on ensuring his care. We have a good…
appropriate boundaries with teenagers?
There was an error rendering this rich post.
How honest?
I’m a new arrival here. I’ve recently been tasked with the financial duties of my parents. But the caregiving is much more complicated and challenging than any financial aspect. I have been gently honest with my mom about what’s happening to her. But she thinks that she’ll get better. Should I tell her that she will not?…
mom will not sleep
Any suggests on helping mom get to sleep
I'm new
I am a caregiver for my dad. I have PTSD, I'm trying to not take things personal with my dad. In the moment I tend to forget. Just yesterday he said to me he needed a new bed I got him one with his money. After I got it, he asked how much it cost, I was trying to pull up the receipt, he snapped at me, because I was taking…
New to group
My mom has vascular dementia and is 80 years old. We are in our second year of our journey with her. She lives with my stepdad and he does most of the caregiving since my brother and I still have full time jobs. I have been trying to help out from the 6pm-9pm during the week but her agitation and anger is getting worse…
alone
This is my 3rd or 4th year taking care of my mom and I am already starting to grief because my mom can't speak words and I am feeling overwhelmed doing her appointments and just times I just break down crying I need support
