I am a live in caregiver.

[rouxlee]

My name is Lee. I am looking after a 76 year old man with Dementia.
I had a previous career in Healthcare so I know there is not a lot of support out there.
My friend sent me this site.

 

[Banjomansmate]

Hi Lee, there are plenty of people here with hands on experience of dementia in many of it’s forms, you have come to the right place for support.

 

[SeaSwallow]

Hello @rouxlee and welcome to the forum and I hope that you will find it a useful source of advice. I am assuming from your use of the word caregiver that you are based in the US. This is a UK site but the basics of caring for someone with dementia are the same the world over. You might find some useful information on the Alzheimer's Society website and i have attached a link below, I have also attached a link to the US site.

Alzheimer's Society

We are the UK’s leading dementia charity, we tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

Home | Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association national site – information on Alzheimer's disease and dementia symptoms, diagnosis, stages, treatment, care and support resources.

www.alz.org