Caregivers: Dementia Support Group

My mom is not diagnosed, but I have no doubt she's in the early stages of dementia (or something with similar symptoms). I moved her...

I am 58 yo and my husband who has frontotempral dementia is 63yo. He has also lost most cognitive abilities and ability to recognize most...

My husband has ALZ and is living in a memory care facility, so I seldom share on this site anymore. I am an advocate more...

I have noticed in the past year that professional caregivers use very different techniques and practices with patients and there does not seem to be...

My sister (65) has an early stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We have her in independent living with an aide that gives her morning meds before and...

My husband’s neurologist recommended to him not to drive. I also am trying to schedule him for drivers evaluation. He doesn’t want to do this...

Years ago I had a Mother's Helper, who turned out to be my friend and guardian angel. Her name was Jewel and she was a...

It is 3 a.m. I am the primary caregiver of my husband. He is diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia. He lives at home and I...

A previous excellent discussion on Accepting Change As You Age and driving safely, prompted me to start this new thread in hopes that it might...

Good morning everyone. I hope today, a new weekend, and a new month, brings some goodness to each caregiver everywhere! I send you my best...

I have posted this before, but I have added to it and improved it. I thought some new members that have joined us on this...

OK, this one is harder than I thought. I'm in over my head. I thought finding a sitter would be a simple matter. Well, it's...

Have you consulted a professional memory care counselor? I went to a support group yesterday and got some good information from one. My husband caused...