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How to move from assisted living to memory care
My mom has been living in AL almost 2 years after difficult move out to California from Michigan. She did well the first year, but then AL decided to renovate and the disruption triggered fear. She’s…1 -
Re: I don’t know what I’m doing
Welcome. There is a great group of people here who really understand some of what you are going through. You mentioned MPOA, but you probably also want a durable power of attorney. I assume your dad …1 -
Hi I'm 10 second Louie!!
So if you have ever seen the movie 50 first dates with Adam Sandler I am currently living with "10 second Tom" this weekend. For those who have not seen the movie it starts Drew Barrymore a…6 -
Re: I don’t know what I’m doing
Please recognize that being 25 years old and needing to set the foundations for your own life is not selfishness—it's what your parents raised you to do. Try to provide them with adequate care within…3 -
Re: I don’t know what I’m doing
I am so sorry you are in this situation. I have felt the same jealousy of others as I dealt with first my father, then my mother, and now my husband with dementia. You need to have your own life. You…1 -
Re: I don’t know what I’m doing
Hello, I’m sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time. You are completely justified to feel as you do. I am helping to care for my mom with dementia but as a 51 year old, and not …2 -
When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
My husband is only 61. The confusion started 3 years ago. In the last 7 weeks he has decided fast - no longer uses the restroom, does not eat, have to force him. Can stay up for 2 to 3 days with our …8 -
I don’t know what I’m doing
Hello, I am 25 years old. My mom (58) was diagnosed with early onset alzheimer’s recently. She was originally diagnosed with FTD last year, but due to genetic testing that discovered she has 2 copies…8 -
My Mom
My Mom is 65 and showing all the signs of dementia. Her biggest one is she thinks her loving husband of 35 years is cheating on her. She’s making his life miserable. She’s always accusing him and bei…1 -
Re: My Mom
Welcome. So sorry you are going through this. Anosognosia is a common symptom with dementia. It is the inability to recognize symptoms or even see their own limitations. There will be nothing you can…1
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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