Growing up in a close family, Michele DeSocio learned about the power of love at a very young age and still maintains that she is happiest when with her loved ones. In 1999, she became caregiver to her mom Jean DelCampo. Michele found her voice as an advocate volunteering for Memory People, an online support and awareness group for dementia.
How to tell Mom about my upcoming respite?
Abuse of caregiver. Advice?
Crying and moaning in sleep. Is this common with dementia?
Does anyone know how I can get my Mother (85) to drink more water in a day's time?
Does anyone know how I can get my Mother (85) to drink more water in a day's time?
What have you tried to "communicate" with your aging parent with dementia?
Mom accusing Daddy of molestation/rape. Any advice ?
My Alzheimer's husband says he can't remember the names of people at his company. Any advice?
Mom's weight is down to 85 lbs. What can I do?
Can nursing home staff make prescription medication changes without consulting patient or the Power Of Attorne...
My Mom's bank wants my name on her account. Could the creditors take money from my Mom's account?
What if your parent is not married, who has to make decisions; the children or siblings?
Is instant anger, swearing, and physically being out of control go with Alzheimers?
Is instant anger, swearing, and physically being out of control go with Alzheimers?
Seriously, what can I do about sexual abuse from my father?
I know I have it very easy compared to most caregivers. But I still feel worn out and resentful. How selfish a...
How do you handle it?
How do I get mom to move in to her new place?
I can no longer take care of mom full time and I promised not to put her in a nursing home as long as I could....
She saw a knife in the kitchen and said she could take it and cut both of her wrists is this typical behavior?