Alzheimer's
Questions + Answers
How Do You Handle Sudden Changes In Appetite For Your Loved One?
How Do You Handle Sudden Changes In Appetite For Your Loved One?
Have you tried a thickening agent ? It has no taste just thickens the liquid, less risk of choking.
Good luck to you.
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Dad Is Incompetent Because Of His Alzhemers. Mom Died Last Week And No One Has Power Of Attorney
Dad Is Incompetent Because Of His Alzhemers. Mom Died Last Week And No One Has Power Of Attorney
I knew something was going on with my dad 5 years ago. I tried then to get him to initiate POA and other healthcare and financial planning issues. My mom was all onboard but my dad just refused to believe he would ever be in a place that someone else would have to make any kind of decisions for him. LONG story short, my 86 year old dad had a cervical infusion surgery a few months back that I was totally against, but… read more
How Do People With Dementia Handle Alcohol ? Can They Attend Funerals Or Wakes.?
Co Habitation Settings With A Spouse, And Costs.
Co Habitation Settings With A Spouse, And Costs.
I'm familiar with Alz after my mother lived with us for 5 years until it got advanced and she needed 24 hour care. Now my husband has it. We downsized two years ago, and currently live in a one story home on some property. My questions is about future living arrangements. I am currently healthy and 67. He is 70, and mid stage. I'm trying to think about possible future needs, and wondering if there are any places we could still live together (or very nearby) when I… read more
Mom Is Stiff As A Board When I Try To Wake Her In The Morning. Has Anyone Had Th His Occur With Their LO
Mom Is Stiff As A Board When I Try To Wake Her In The Morning. Has Anyone Had Th His Occur With Their LO
Just would back up Linda’s point. As the disease progresses our schedules and notion of “normal” times become irrelevant to our loved ones. I work on… read more
How Do I Attach A File To My Post ?
How Do I Attach A File To My Post ?
Hi there @A myALZteam Member! At this time, Word documents cannot be attached to posts on myALZteam. If you would like to share something from a Word… read more
Sundowning What Is It
Sundowning What Is It
Every night my husband sits in the livingroom to watch tv but at a certain time he always closes the curtain. I was wondering if that was part of it. Thanks in advance
Your we;come Patti, glad to help. Taking a nap during the day keeps them from getting too yired and be agitated due to tiredness. Just make sure they… read more
Should My Parents Go To FL For The Winter After My Mom’s Recent Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
Should My Parents Go To FL For The Winter After My Mom’s Recent Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
My parents recently moved to a new state to be nearer their children after mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. This change has been difficult for mom. Every change seems to rattle her. They usually go to FL for the winter but we are concerned that yet another change is not a good idea. Thoughts?
Question How Do I Handle This
Question How Do I Handle This
My husband thinks in his mind that I will call the police if he drives . About 3 times a week at approx 5 pm he starts arguing with me saying you said you will call the police if I drive . I tell him no I never said I would call. Our daughter told him after he ran into the fence a put a good dent in his truck that if he got on the road that she would call his Dr. is that sun downing being it’s about the same time frame each time? What can I tell him to get it off his mind?
I have been told it is easier for the doctor to tell him and let the doctor deal with him. My husband has been told not to drive many times and… read more
Anyone Else Have Family That Just Stopped Cleaning?
Anyone Else Have Family That Just Stopped Cleaning?
My dad is 80 and has vascular dementia. When I go over to visit on the weekends I noticed that the house is more and more dirty, cluttered and smells like urine. My mother spends her day sitting in the couch playing games on her phone and my 45 year old brother is useless. I've tried to address it but it falls on dear ears. Im embarrassed to go over anymore.
