I'm new to myALZteam. In my profile it asks me to "Add Provider". What are you referring to? My PC, my dad's PC? I don't think he sees a Neurologist. (I'll have to check- seems like he should be) !

Memory care facilities advertise that they can take care of our loved ones, even to their dying day. But anyone who has a loved one in memory care, knows that, other than providing meals for them, administering their meds, and keeping them in a safe (locked) environment, there’s very limited “caring”. This works ok for the early stages of dementia. Not so much, as the disease progresses. Seems like the only choices are to add 1x1 private care or allow the facility to medicate them until they’re… read more

Is there a medication that any one has used for this problem that has been successful in lessen the physical aggression?

Hi All,
I'm wondering if any of you have found activities to keep your patient busy while sitting? My husband uses his cellphone to keep him occupied and it has created some horrible consequences. He's never been a "game player" so cards, jigsaw puzzles and that sort of thing is out. He's always been a work outside type of guy and I can't seem to find safe things for him to do. Does anyone have this issue and have you found any answers? Thanks for any ideas......

It seems my Loving wife of over 48 years has reached the stage where she knows my name but not that we are husband and wife. She also now does not know we had Children. I will call the Doctor this week as today is Sunday. Did medication change give anyone more time? Did your Love ones improve even for awhile. It seems we are entering a new stage and I don't want to scare my kids. She was always the best Mom and Grandmom.

My husband is really good with my Mum (83); he makes her laugh, sometimes takes over in answering the every-other-minute repetitive questions and now travels with me once a year to my parents’ winter home so we can take Mum away for a few days to give my Dad a break. I am very grateful for this help. However, this time, he got very frustrated with me for “trying to over-control everything” and I am pretty angry at the lack of empathy and support I experienced. When away with my Mum, I have to… read more

Let's say your loved one with dementia also suffers constant chronic pain from autoimmune problems with cardiac problems and aging issues...would you choose an E.G.D. (light tube down the throat all the way to the beginning of small intestine) if your loved one was suffering abdominal pain with loss of appetite and vomiting bright red blood already has received 4 units of packed red cells
Here's the other caveat: during the procedure all Do Not Resuscitate requests must be reversed until… read more

My parents are new memory care residents. What types of activities are your loved ones involved in that are enjoyable and stimulating?

On one hand, I'm relieved...the day-to-day stresses of caring for a 200lb toddler and working a FT job are over. I tried my best and did my best (mostly) to keep him home...but it was becoming increasingly difficult. I toggle back and forth between, "I'm okay" and "I'm SO sad". I'm glad to be able to turn my full attention back to my job and my health. Taking care of so many things I had to put on hold for the past few years, it's overwhelming. I'm decluttering, throwing away, donating and… read more