Alzheimer's Caregiver Burnout and Stress Questions

1. Who can I turn to when I'm feeling stressed as an Alzheimer's caregiver?

   Hello Anonymous,
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2. Where can I find someone who'll give me a break from caring for my mother with dementia?

   Your mother is fortunate to have you as a daughter. You did not say if she had been diagnosed with a dementing illness and if she is on one of the medications to help slow the progression of AD. Make an appointment with her physician but make sure you talk to him or her before the visit so they will know what is really happening...
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3. How do I make sure Dad gets the breaks he needs while taking care of Mom who has Alzheimer's?

   Gosh it must be so difficult for you to watch your mom progress with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and to be concerned about your dad at the same time. It's difficult enough to have an AD parent in your life without the added worry about the caregiver parent. You are not alone. This is one of the most frequently asked questions...
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4. What can I say to my mom with dementia when I have to leave so she isn't so sad?

   For dutiful daughters, guilt seems to be a by-product of caring. Most likely part of your guilt stems from the feeling that you relinquished an essential part of what you perceive to be nurturing. Even when the need for placement in a nursing home is clear, the action itself may be a powerful blow to your maternal tie...
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5. How do I get my Alzheimer's MIL to take her pills and get dressed?

   Caring for a rapidly deteriorating Alzheimer's patient necessitates understanding of the disease. First she really needs a thorough screening from a specialist in geriatrics so the diagnosis can be clear. If it is depression masking as dementia then medication will help and she can be functional again...
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6. How can I deal with my husband's worsening Alzheimer's symptoms?

   You are a spouse caring for a husband with Alzheimer’s. I wish we could call you a warrior instead of a caregiver.
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7. How should I talk to my friend's about my father's Alzheimer's with out being a downer?

   You are so right there is "no happy ending to Alzheimer's". Talking to others about Alzheimer's may even push some of the negative things to the surface. It seems that we, the carepartners, have only two choices when it comes to responding to friends who ask about how our loved ones 'are doing'.
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8. Is there any support groups for Alzhiemer's caregivers in Louisiana?

   Hello,
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9. He won't do for himself and I just can't!

   I understand that your husbands adult children live out of town, however this is a FAMILY EMERGENCY that involves the Fathers safety. A family meeting is needed whether in person or on a conference call to determine who is willing to help NOW! On our website AgingParents...
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10. This family needs help - what can be done for them?

    Your question about a close relative caregiver who needs help and doesn't know where to get it has a lot of parts. First, let's consider the mom who has dementia.
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11. How can I find the time to do the things I should do, while caregiving for my husband with dementia?

    I would be interested in ANYONE's experience with this. My big problem is that there ISN'T ENOUGH TIME to do all the things I think I "ought to" do, "could" do, "want to" do, am advised to do, must do...maybe an example will suffice: My husband's physical therapist uses foam wedges in his work with my...

12. How should I cope with my mother forgetting what she says?

    It is becoming very apparent to me that my mom has moderate if not severe dementia. It is so hard for me to deal with the dementia that I feel like I am verbally abusing her when we fight. How do people cope with the person never remembering that they say things that are hurtful or constant complaining...

13. How to set boundaries, be true to yourself and have empathy for our loved ones?

    One thing that I'm realizing is that everyone needs to set boundaries...if someone has dementia, this will not work but in most other cases and even with our parents, we need to set boundaries...temporarily blocking phone calls (I did this one for self-preservation) I realized also that I need to stand...