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Does Anyone Else Notice A Lot Of Twitching And Jumping When Their Loved One With Dementia Is Sleeping During The Day.my
My mums limbs twitch and jump when she is dosing during the day.
She may have neuropathy in her feet. Rubbing them is actually painful That is what MY neuropathy feels like. Re twitching, she may have restless leg syndrome. Her Dr can prescribe a pain reliever… read more
"Sun Downers"
How do you cope with "Sun-downers". My husband wants to go "home" everynight. He even packs things he is taking with him. Every trick I know does nothing to help.
My wife does the same thing. I found talking to her, walking around and showing her pictures of us in different parts of the house helps.
My Husband Has Alzheimers And He Is Really Cold Most Of The Time As Well As Being Very Tired. Is This Symptomatic Of The Disease?
Thank you so much
How Do You Handle Sudden Changes In Appetite For Your Loved One?
I have this disease and I steam fresh veggie in the electric steamer and add a little rice or some grains (quinoa is a good choice and healthy) and then I add a homemade sweet sauce and some fruit… read more
Which Alzheimer’s Symptom Surprised You The Most?
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I write a list of questions during the days before Dr visits. PLUS, I do a self-assessment of how/what I am doing and feeling since my last visit. In the past, I've even kept a daily journal.
Caregiver Joy - I've Lost Mine
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
I just want to say that not everyday is happy by any means, but I have tried some things that help and I have listed as many as I could think of to help you. This doesn't mean I am always happy but I… read more
Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Alzheimer’s?
Sending support HenryMapes, So glad you and your wife are getting the help and support you need from Hospice, but sorry she is at this point in this devastating illness Take care.
Two Questions. Do You Tell Your Loved One They Have Alzheimers? And Do You Go To THEIR Psychiatrist To Ask Questions?
I am trying to figure out how to help my mother-in-law who has been with us 2 months.
I need an official diagnosis but would like more details on caregiving and what level she's at, and whether certain meds are affecting her paranoia. Need advice on psychiatric meds, etc. So do I go to appointments using HER insurance? Or go to my own psychiatrist and ask questions about her? (I don't actually have one) How do you manage these things?
And I'm afraid to say to her "you have Alzheimers so I need… read more
My man also had something called Anosagnosia, it is a real thing . What I initially thought was just denial was actually that .. In the “Broken Brain” reality he lived in , he could not recognize that… read more
Caregivers: Are You Taking Meds To Cope With Being A Caregiver? If So, What Are You Taking And Is It Helping?
This caregiver has been told that I should consider taking meds to deal with having two loved ones on a progression. The situation is stressful, but the whole idea is upsetting: that I should medicate myself because I'm forced to cope with two who have cognitive impairments. A prescription was called in, but when I went home and read about the possible side-effects, I decided not to pick it up and to ask what my fellow caregivers here are doing, regarding medications.
Edited to add this… read more
Cherish every moment
How Do Beverages With Caffeine Affect Your Loved One’s Alzheimer’s?
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