Online support forums for Adult Carers?

[HipChick]

I know there are some DU'ers who are in position as being carers for a parent that is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's? I underestimated the toll that this can have on one, and seeing your parent mentally slip away. Are there any online support forums that you recommend?

[Freethinker65]

1. I cannot recommend any online forums, but look into hospice and respite care

Hospice was a "lifesaver" for the immediate family caregivers of my father with dementia.

[HipChick]

3. Unfortunately..I have neither of those options..

[handmade34]

6. ...

I have no source for you but know that you need support... I have cared for my Father for the last year and half... he just passed Monday afternoon after refusing food 3 weeks ago and then water for a few days before he passed. Dementia is so difficult for all involved... please take care of yourself in any way that you are able

[PunkinPi]

2. Have you tried DU's Elder-caregivers forum...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1274

There may be some helpful info there, or they can point you in the direction you need. Best of luck, it isn't easy.

[eShirl]

4. definitely check out alz.org if you haven't

http://www.alz.org/

[enough]

5. During my years as caregiver for both my elderly parents with dementia, I could not have

gotten through it without the Caregivers Forum of the Alzheimer's Association. I haven't visited there in several years, but I know they kept me sane and sometimes I felt they actually kept me alive.

All the best to you in this grueling time. There is help from fellow caregivers in the trenches.

https://www.alzconnected.org/