Mom lives alone and can’t take medication properly
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Mother has had shingles 6 weeks and I have a 4 month old - seeking advice
The purpose of this subreddit is to offer support for the physical and emotional trauma that can occur during and after shingles outbreaks. If you are looking for a diagnosis, please consult a medical professional. Anyone claiming to be a medical professional on this subreddit is purposely unverified. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus - the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Just need to vent — my mom’s choices are making her life harder, and I’m so worn out**
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
How do you handle your loved one remembering things one day and forgetting them the next ?
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
I’m afraid an Alzheimer’s diagnosis will absolutely enrage my mom
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
New here. Dreading taking my mom back to the neurologist to discuss her results because I am positive she has Alzheimer’s
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What is a reasonable amount to pay a lawyer to do a POA for my mom?
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
When your loved one has good days, do you ever feel like their dementia is all in your head?
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
To explain what’s happening or just deflect?
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
New(ish) here – need advice from those whose loved ones wouldn't accept a dementia diagnosis
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
Raising My Baby While Supporting My Mom Through Dementia
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
A story of being a new parent while caring for my mother with dementia
A place to share thoughts, questions, support, and tips about being a new parent to a young child.
My mom keeps calling me her best friend and it makes me really uncomfortable
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My child farted directly in the speaker phone while I was speaking with a customer service representative
A place to share thoughts, questions, support, and tips about being a new parent to a young child.
My mom calls me her “best friend” and it makes me really uncomfortable
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
Why do so many people suggest putting an ailing loved one in assisted living like it’s easy?
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
When did you give up trying to help or negotiate with your aging family member?
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
Does anyone else feel like they are going crazy when talking to a loved one with dementia?
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
My moms symptoms are worse since getting shingles
This subreddit is dedicated to information and support for people dealing with dementia. Dementia is an abnormal, serious loss of cognitive ability, often seen in older people as a result of degenerative disease. It can also be the result of CTE or head trauma, getting blown up by an IED, drug abuse, and other causes. Some of the most common forms of dementia are: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.
My moms hygiene issues are impacting my relationship with her and her new granddaughter
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
Your baby thinks you’re beautiful
A place for new parents, new parents to be, and old parents who want to help out. Posts focusing on the transition into living with your new little one and any issues that may come up. Ranting and gushing is welcome!
How do you manage intense resentment towards your aging parent?
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
My mom consistently claims her phone, computer or tv are “broken”
Adult children taking care of their aging parents. By "adult", we mean people that can have a civil discussion without using vulgar language, insulting each other and can hold on-topic discussions about how to care for their aging parent. Discussions about why you don't want to care for a parent are off-topic for this subreddit.
What part of your menstrual cycle does your supply dip ?
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Did anyone decide to be one and done because they are also an only child?
A subreddit for parents who have decided or had the decision made for them to only have one child. This space is here to freely discuss and offer support for the specific challenges, unique parenting perspectives, and judgement we face from society or sometimes our own family because of our decision to only have one child.
