I feel bad. I brought my dad into our home. He was a farmer. He had cattle and cats he watched over. It was getting expensive to let stay at home. Letting him stay at home by himself, wasn't an option anymore. At our house, I feel guilty. He's just sitting around like a rock on a log. He loves walks, cat rides, shopping, church and meeting new people. I tried to get him to feed our cat. Started out good. Now not so much. Sometimes, he will work on a puzzle. What do others loved ones… read more

My husband goes to the bathroom in his clothes (feces or pee). He doesn't want to take a shower or changes for days. When I try to help him he gets very angry. Doesn't matter how I address him.

My dad seems to eating and eat and eat. Last Friday night, we went out for dinner. We ordered cheese sticks and pizza and got root beer.

My husband and I ate a few cheese sticks and a few pieces of pizza. There were two pieces of pizza leftover. We think he ate 4 hour pieces of pizza and 4 cheese sticks. He also had 3 glasses of root beer.

This isn't the first time either. I have noticed at breakfast or lunch when I give him a certain amount, he only eats those. When there's a free… read more

I have started the process of moving my wife into the Chelsea at Clifton (https://www.chelseaseniorliving.com/locations/t...), which is one block away from where we live. It is a two-bedroom apartment with one other person living there, whom we have not met. What suggestions do you have for making this go smoothly? How do I handle her objections and possible emotional resistance? How do I handle my emotions reactions and loss? I have been taking care of her here for four years now. We have… read more

I am 52, and left my job in April to say home and care for my husband
He has 3 adult children. I have no children of my own
I'm a devoted and loving wife & partner.
My goals have been to keep M happy, safe and give him as much joy as possible.
Now, I'm struggling.... more than I ever have.
I've lost my joy. Any joy.
I am i his only caretaker, with him 24/7. I am able to leave him for an hour or so, but not much longer.
When I do leave, I worry constantly anyway.
Taking him places is getting… read more

When my husband is out of sorts, I think okay, this really is happening. But sometimes (a lot here lately), I wonder could this all be a mistake? Could something else have been going on 6months ago and now it’s over? My husband has been on Aricept for about 5 or 6 months and since July 2nd on the highest dosage. Does he really need it anymore? I am so confused and I don’t want him labeled with something he doesn’t have! Has anyone else ever went through this doubt or know of a misdiagnosis being… read more

Maybe this question was posted prior to my joining this site & if so, please forgive
My husband was diagnosed in 2012, & now needs me for everything. He sometimes gets angry if I leave the room. I don't feel like a person anymore. I don't get to be just me anymore. I don't get to do the things some of the things I used to enjoy. Sometimes I feel resentful, & angry at this disease. Sometimes I am angry at his children for not helping out even though I know in my heart they are busy with… read more