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My LO is borderline late moderate early late stage. A scan for a separate ailment shows what is most likely cancer. As upset as I've been part of me doesn't know why as the Alzheimer's is terminal in…2 -
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Kathy (from another Kathy) - I’m so very sorry that you’re going through this. The driving issue was one of the worst times that I went through with my DH. It agitated him enough that it triggered ve…3 -
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Kathy, I'm sorry you are having to go through this but glad he is in the hospital for evaluation. Hopefully he will be seen by a geripsych doctor who can get him on a good regimen of meds. Like other…1 -
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@KathyBol I am so sorry for what you went through, but pleased the 911 call expedited safetly and help for both of you. I hope he responds well to treatment. If you are considering placement at some …2 -
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Sending you a virtual hug and thankful both of you are safe. Think it is time to consider MC so both of you remain safe.1 -
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What an ordeal ! Glad you both were not injured . Praying the hospital evaluation will help with an effective medication regimen1 -
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so sorry. It’s the disease. Glad you’re OK and he’s in the hospital where they can stabilize him. I know it’s heartbreaking but maybe it’s time to consider memory care. Praying for your strength.2 -
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I’m so glad you’re safe and that, in that scary moment, you made the right decision and protected yourself by urging him to make that call. Hopefully, now that he is with medical professionals, he ca…3 -
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I’m unfamiliar with the specifics of how far along your spouse is, but I agree with the suggestion that you think about memory care. It is sometimes easier to get a spot as they are released from the…1 -
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OMG, I am glad you are ok. Hopefully they will find a medication regimen that will help. When he is ready for discharge, I would strongly consider transferring him directly from hospital to memory ca…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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