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Re: ho perso mia moglie a causa della sindrome Alzheimer/Corpi di Lewy.
Translation to English Today I am especially sad because I want to remember her as she was so many years ago, smiling and sunny, always attentive and empathetic to her family, and I cannot empathize …2 -
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Sitting by my sleeping husband’s bedside in the ER for his fifth agitation/aggression admission since May, have been reflecting on what I’ve learned about hospitalizations. When his memory care calle…12 -
Right?
I just want someone to tell me I’m right (yes I’m venting about family and MC staff). My guiding principle is “if it doesn’t bother her, don’t fix it”. MIL recently lost her upper dentures but she do…2 -
Guilt
This cannot be a new subject, although a quick search didn't yield what I was looking for. I am 84, have leukemia. My DH is in ES to MS ALZ and is 89. Several of our children have been doing research…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
It's good to hear from you, Jo C! I have long noticed that every morning my car is covered with fine particles. The port is nearby, along with freeways and a great deal of truck traffic. Also there a…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
I'm here too; HELLO everybody! Strange night last night . . . did not sleep a wink. No special worries, no discomfort, just AWAKE. Thank goodness that is a rare occurrence. Feel rather bobbleheaded a…3 -
Re: Is there really a good place?
I just wanted to leave another follow up comment here…. That video above has really helped me tremendously with my mom. THANK YOU! it’s been 5 weeks and I can finally say, today, my mom did not cry o…1 -
Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Has she ever lived in a college dorm or served in the military where she may have lived in barracks? Perhaps telling her it would be like that might make it seem like a youthful adventure.1 -
Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Take the available room and move her to a single room later. You are burnt out. You cannot let this disease claim you and your sister as victims, too.2 -
Re: moving into memory care, not sure if we should wait longer
Is it 2 beds in one room or is it 2 separate areas with just a common area and bathroom shared? You know your mom best, but if it is between her getting in and not, I would be very tempted to try it.…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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