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Re: So Frustrated with Dr
I do have POA for Healthcare but he is still capable of making decisions for healthcare at this point. The dr said they have to honor the patients choice even if they have dementia! I guess he's…1 -
Caregiver for dad
My Dad is 75 & has dementia. It’s so bad that he wasn’t paying his mortgage for over 7 months. My husband and family had to move in to help save the house. I work full time but took some time off…1 -
Help! Overwhelmed and Dad won't address things
My mom (79) has dementia. I don't think she'll ever have any diagnosis. She won't even take her temperature. My dad (78) still has POA but won't do what's necessary for takin…1 -
Re: Combative and Unreachable
Thank you so much for sharing these thought. Tam Cummings is my best friend! I have watched many of her videos and have learned more from her than anyone else. I so appreciate your reminders and I re…4 -
So Frustrated with Dr
DH with VD from several strokes has had interrupted sleep for 7+ yrs. Dr has him on trazadone 150 and now he is only up 5x night instead of 15-20. He now has nightmare episodes at night. We had a vid…4 -
Re: Support group
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256554#Comment_256554 I have to take exception to this post in regards to those of us who did care for our loved one from start to finish and at home in ma…9 -
Re: Thinking about infusions.... Leqembi or Kisunla??
GEH— I'm coming up on my 13th infusion of Lequmbl. It seems to be effective in sloeinslowing the progression of AD. No, infusions are not painful- no more than giving blood- little jab at first.…4 -
Re: The Weight of Waiting
Enjoyed reading this very much…you are an excellent writer…especially liked the nod to Salvador Dali. Thanks for sharing…7 -
Re: The Weight of Waiting
beautifully written and so real it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing. Sending hugs.3 -
Re: The Weight of Waiting
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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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