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Student Research Survey
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a high school senior. Over the past year and a half, I have done immense research on dementia and caregivers. My goal is to determine how playing music for dementia patients benefits the caregiver mentally. If you are a caregiver, please take a moment to fill this survey out. It will take…
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FREE men's clothing for toileting, incontinence and/or undressing issues
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…
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Resources and Representation in Research for LGBTQ+ Caregivers
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,…
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Therapist
I am looking for therapist to help me manage my sister with Alzheimer’s any recommendations ?
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My mom sleeps all day,up all night
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…
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Caring for my Mom
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…
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My DH with Alzheimer's
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…
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Behavioral Changes
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.
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I really don't know how to Start
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…
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New group
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…
