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Caregivers use different practices and techniques - no arbiter!
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...
Early Alzheimer’s diagnosis and hypersexuality
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...
I need a caregiver helper.
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...
No more Driving
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...
Caregiving and Reality
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...
Driving, Early Dementia and Stroke
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...
Loss and Grief in Caregiving
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...
Some Helpful Tips for Caregivers
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...
Fellow caregiver's - I need help, what do I look for in a sitter?
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...
Memory care counselor insights
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...
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