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We can help one another with the different things we do in our own working facilities to be able to maintain a healthy working environment.
What I have for free is called "adaptive clothing". My husband was in Memory Care with Alzheimer's for 3 years. At some point he stopped using toilets to urinate or defecate, and he was not asking or telling anyone that he needed "to go". Instead he was unzipping his pants and doing either or both in a sink, a chair, the…
The RISE (Research Inclusion Supports Equity) registry is seeking LGBTQIA+ participants who are interested in connecting to Alzheimer’s resources and research opportunities. The registry is part of a research study being conducted by Emory University; the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and the University of Tennessee,…
I am looking for therapist to help me manage my sister with Alzheimer’s any recommendations ?
If anyone has had success in getting their parent with vascular dementia to get back on a normal schedule, please share here. I have repeatedly pleaded my case with mom, that I suffer severe insomnia due to worrying about her while we both should be sleeping. She says she cannot stay awake during the day. I am getting…
Hello all , I just joined and new to this site. Reaching out to those whom may have ideas on caring for her. Having a bad day. My Mom is now just entering what I believe to be in the stage six category. Boy it’s a tough one! I just need some support on how to keep her from angry outbursts and what I believe to be…
I have been looking for a support group chat that can help me understand what my 60 year old husband is going through. My heart aches for him. We've been married 40 years and all of our future plans have been crushed due to this disease. I had to retire early to stay home and care for him. I also have my 82 year old mother…
No interest in anything-wants to just sleep-I know these are common in late stages, but I am wondering if "I" should become more involved? like setting up a regular routine-breakfast time, bathing, getting dressed, weather permitting going outside, etc. Any helpful info is greatly appreciated.
Hi new here, 9 weeks ago We moved my 90 yo MIL With late onset Alz.in to our home. I would say she is at Mid stage. She is ambulatory with a walker, very fast and doesn't watch where she is going. She is also a FALL Risk Just in the last 9 weeks she has fallen twice, once needing to go to er. as I was the initial care…
Trying a new group chat where everyone can just talk about anything and everything realtering to caring for others with dementia and alzheimer's. That being good, bad, wanting to be herd, positive, tips and tricks, and any questions we can al help each other in any and every way we can. Story of your day/day's, Just want…
