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Re: Looking for input on situation with my mom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251811#Comment_251811 Thanks so much. It's really helped to hear everyone's perspectives. Good to know about the 24/7 care at home. I figured it …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Judith, I don't have e-mail. My provider quit having it. I.changed but never got it set up. I think I'm probably Better off without it for now. Lots of scams pulled by hacking e-mail. Was t…2 -
Re: Just went to the hospital HELP
If I can't stand up tomorrow morning, I hope someone takes ME to hospital.2 -
Re: Just went to the hospital HELP
You are doing the same thing I would do in your position. You asked for help by calling 911; the paramedics suggested he be evaluated in hospital; the hospital admitted him for tests. You are doing t…2 -
Feeds cat 4-8 times a day
My mother has one cat. Sometimes she thinks there are more that pop by. But when prompted, she catches herself and realizes there is only one cat. Regardless of the number of cats that she perceives,…1 -
Looking for input on situation with my mom
Hi! My mom is 77 and has mid-stage Alzheimer's. She and I have always been super close. I wanted to share a bit about my situation to get some opinions on it. I live about 3 hours away from her,…1 -
Re: Lessons learned Mom's stroke, husband's Alzheimer's & Step-Dad's stroke
SDianeL This is valuable advice/information. I am very thankful for all I learned here. Without this site, I fear that I would not have been prepared for my current situation. Denial is natural and e…3 -
beginning this journey with my mother. feeling alone
Hi, I feel really alone. I am new to all of this. This is the first time I have gotten into this website. Will have my first support group meeting next week. My mother lives far from me and I believe…5 -
Re: Looking for input on situation with my mom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251786#Comment_251786 Thank you! Really appreciate your input. I think you're right in that I'm focusing maybe too much on the potential conflict…2 -
Starting with hospice
at the primary care doctor he suggested it might time to involve palliative care and/or hospice. DH is still ambulatory but needs 100% help and care. Doctor said he would qualify because of weight lo…4
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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