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Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
I haven't visited since the one time that traumatized me. But I am in constant contact with the staff, especially the med techs, client relations director and the owner. I drop off meds and anything …4 -
Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
My mom's MC wouldn't let the staff help someone up who had fallen but instructed to call 911. Even if they were not injured. I don't agree with that but I understand it. My mom fell, hit her head, cr…3 -
Re: 10 things "I've" learned about MC's.
@ghphotog This is an excellent list. DH has been in an assisted living facility (ALF) with enhanced services since last November, and all of this applies to his residence, too. I would add the follow…5 -
Re: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Good idea. I just spent the day in the ER trying to keep my DH from pulling out his IV, his heart monitors, his blood pressure cuff, and his oxygen monitor, all while he was swearing at me. And they …3 -
Re: So many posts remind me. . .
Almost six months into Stage 8. We were 15 yrs. from my noticing and 12 yrs. from diagnosis. My son was sure his dad had 2-3 more years. DH was in MC six mos. physically healthy, continent, fed himse…5 -
Re: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
Also have an extra shirt to change into after they yank out their IV and blood gets everywhere. Happened to me twice while DH was hospitalized and I was trying to calm him down before the nurses coul…2 -
Re: Lots of strangers coming and going at home
So true, I used to assume (make an ass-out-of-me-and u) that everyone was in it for the right reason; unfortunately I found out the hard way that that is not always true.2 -
Re: Anger When Family Tries To Help
That is very frustrating. agree - no doubt mom is showtiming. How long have they been with your mom? just a day or two? Glad you are getting a break, but I really hope they at least begin to see the …1 -
Anger When Family Tries To Help
Hi everyone! I wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has had experience with this and what you did to mediate it. So I am a caregiver (F25) to my mama with Alzheimer's (F60), and she is on her f…3 -
Re: Need support hubby needs assisted living
This is my life, too. My DH has moved into a high-expectation phase where I help him with everything, and he gets frustrated with me if I'm not on his needs. I do everything for him, and I work full-…2
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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