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Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I agree with the concern that all is not straight forward here. I urge you to document all conversations fro now going forward since verbal conversations become a matter of he said/she said. Please s…3 -
Re: Stage 7a- need to know if possible to keep them home
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250048#Comment_250048 Thanks for the update. I hope this helps give you much needed relief.1 -
Re: Stage 7a- need to know if possible to keep them home
My DH just was accepted for in home Hospice Care. Thanks to all4 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I met with the facilities social worker, administrator, and director of nursing yesterday. There was also a woman in the room transcribing everything that was said. The administrator said they are re…7 -
Re: Husband Proofing my home.
I hear you! My LO was a capable DIY but no longer is yet still wants to fix things. He gets frustrated when I do it and tells me I treat him like a child b taking over tasks he once did like changing…6 -
Husband Proofing my home.
I childproofed my home when my kids were little and never in a million years did I think that I would have to do this to protect my lo. I just padlocked the ladder so he can’t climb up on the roof. H…4 -
Re: Time to move Mom
Hey, I am close to being in the same boat with you. DH’s dad’s mum had dementia, and she was stubborn, Dad came up with a plan and said, “pack your bags ma, we are going on a nice vacation.” And she …1 -
Re: Time to move Mom
Welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. Don't tell her the steps you are taking, so you don't upset her. From what I've learned, when it is time for the move, you have her room set up, take her …3 -
Dementia and cancer
I need major advice. My mom has dementia and was just diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer. Very treatable, if not curable. All she has to do is go through some radiation. She is probably in stage 5 or…1 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
if you are not willing or able to retire then I think MC is the best decision for both of you. Soon he will need 24/7 care and it’s extremely difficult and expensive to do that at home. I don’t think…3
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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