Husband of 20 years diagnosed with mid-stage Alzheimer's but we have ownly been roommates for 20 years due to money problems I need help...

Hi, I am a 66 yearold woman that never gets accused of being that "old" - I am lucky to have high energy, incredible memory and hearing. My husband is 74 but has been declining memory and hygiene,…

Dementia patient with wild stories .

Retirement Community

Discovery Village At Castle Hills' retirement community in Dallas specializes in active independent senior living. Our community is located along the Windhaven Parkway and we offer a resort-style…

New online caregiver program

Free program funded by National Institute on Aging Check it out! https://redcap.case.edu/surveys/?s=PCC8ACYMAXDNPL9C

Mom stating over and over I'm going to get in trouble.

I know my Mom has dementia but often when I visit her she just keeps saying "I am going to get into trouble" - "You don't know these people". I do know several people that work at that nursing home…

How can you help a patient with dementia?

There are several ways to help a person with dementia: Provide a safe and familiar environment: Help the person with dementia feel safe by minimizing any changes to their environment.…

What are the causes of dementia ?

Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. This damage interferes with the ability of brain cells to communicate with each other, leading to a decline in cognitive function.…

Help Spread the Word - Caregiver Research

Are you, or do you know a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's or probable Alzheimer's? The National Institute of Aging has funded a nationwide, online study focused on caregiver well-being.…

Online movement program for person with dementia and care partner

A new online movement program funded by the National Institute of Health is being tested for people with dementia and their care partners. Check it out to see if you can participate! https:…

Is Alzheimers terminal?

I have a friend who passed away after having Alzheimers for only a couple of years. i didn't know her very well, but i heard she died from Alzheimers. Is this true?…

Diapering

What to do with a dementia patient that constantly takes of soiled diapers and smears feces everywhere and does not want to get cleaned up?

Dementia day care for local patients allowing safe haven and respite for caregivers

Looking for guidance in establishing a day care facility for dementia patients. What is required for staffing? what physical requirements are needed for their safe care?…

Daycare for spouse

Wanting to establish local daycare center for dementia patients

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias book

This is a guide for people with dementia and those who care for them. Get the latest information from Mayo Clinic researchers and medical experts on this disease when you order your copy of Mayo…

Oral habits

Does anyone know someone with dementia that has oral habits such as constantly running their tongue around the outside of their teeth?

letting family know, their loved one can't do the things they think she can still.

i need a list of what to tell family that their mom, grandmother, ect. can't do the things they have had her do prior to Alzheimer's setting in. It makes her very anxious when someone says,…

dementia caregivers

how do you cope with a spouse that has demetia

How to deal with someone with Alzheimer's with behaviors

I'm a nurse in a dementia unit. I love my job except for a resident that believes her parents and husband are still alive. She has episodes of wanting to go home to see her parents and husband.…

Dad thinks I'm his wife.

I've been helping out my dad long before he started losing his memory by living his house, cooking his meals, driving him to appointments, and housecleaning due to loss of hearing and eyesight.…

Mom's dementia and my own

Pandemic happens and my Mom who was previously independent crashes and burns with dementia and physical ailments and has been in my home since. She is not diagnosed yet but next step is neurologist…