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Stages
Who determines the stages and how are they determined? The most frustrating p pop art of this disease for me is not knowing exactly what my DH has Dementia or Alzheimer’s). And what stage? His primar…4 -
Re: Just Sad
While I absolutely appreciate the reminders that frustration, reasoning or sadness can be unhelpful in caring with people with dementia, I finally let go of the idea that it's reasonable to expe…7 -
Re: Taking care of my Mom
Thank you EVERYONE for sharing your struggles, insights and support. I'm brand new here and appreciate all the information. My mom is 77, married someone new 3 years ago (they used to work toget…2 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/67602/anyone-else-taking-care-of-otherwise-healthy-dementia-patient Hello there….. I’m in a similar situation with both parents at the same time. I hired a private…1 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
@Kibbee I agree with the others that a hospice eval would be a good idea. I would also bring in an SLP to investigate the swallowing issue. Today, if possible. If nothing else, the SLP can give you t…2 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
DW age 59 diagnosed EOAD at 53, currently early stage 6. I would say she is 95% physically fit and 90% cognitively impaired. She can still ride a bicycle though we mainly ride a tandem with me always…1 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
QBC - You raise a good point. When DH has his neuropsychology testing done the neuropsychologist made a point of saying it was not dementia. The neurosurgeon we consulted at the same time (ruling out…1 -
Re: When or if or why to call ambulance if notable changes in bp and demeanor
Hospice was the best thing that ever happened on this dementia journey. No longer did I have to make all of the decisions, I had an entire team to help me and 24/7 phone support. Add to that visits b…3 -
Re: Caregiver who is a nurse
Hi, my 101 yr old mother lives with me. The past week she has been unable to sleep, walking for 22 hrs. straight. She and I didn't sleep for 4 days and finally was able to get Home Instead to se…1 -
Re: Caregiver who is a nurse
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73517/caregiver-who-is-a-nurse I’m new here too & I am a nurse who can’t manage her own Mom either. She lashes out to me & tells me I’m a know it all who t…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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