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Re: Need advice/support on next steps
so sorry. My DH had 1:1 care at home and went into MC with no problem. Any MC facility should be able to transition someone unless they are aggressive and need medication first or if they have a medi…2 -
Guilt, Grief, and Memory Care
My mother and I always had a difficult relationship, but I know she loved me very much. She is in the moderate stages of Alzheimer’s and this disease has actually changed her into the sweetest person…6 -
Re: Bowel incontinence
This is just an anecdote without any helpful hints. Before I placed DW in MC, I slowly began to realize she was becoming intermittantly fecal incontinent. For example, we were sitting in the den watc…2 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251007#Comment_251007 I read the 36-hour day and have a copy of it. It is by far the best book I have seen for caregivers. I have had his medication adjust…2 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
Agree Timmyd. Lesson learned. I said that to the group today. I will be heard though.2 -
DW realized her memory loss
My DW had the realization that she has a memory problem. Her two children confirmed it to her. Whether she accepts it or not remains to be seen. She has always called me a liar when I told her that s…3 -
Re: Contact Alzheimer's hotline
The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline 800.272.39001 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
@BPS I am so upset. I am still actively practicing nursing, have an advanced degree and over 4 decades of experience. I graduated from a Catholic school of nursing initially. This is so disappointing…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning from a tired old rocker! I love all the beautiful photos that my friends on the porch have been posting. I use to enjoy gardening, traveling and just soaking in the beauty that God creat…1 -
First visit to Mom in MC - I survived!
I was dreading my first visit to Mom in MC, since I was the one who actually walked her in there. It's been just under 2 weeks. When I first arrived, I could see that she was in the activity room, so…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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