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Re: Peeing all over himself
I finally got my DH to wear disposables. He shreads them into little peices to take them off but for the most part there is less of a mess.4 -
Aromatherapy(1)
Has any one tried aromatherapy for dementia in their LO? If so, which oils help? I hear music and aromatherapy help. May be it will help him stay awake. DH sleeps at least 3 hours in the afternoon, t…1 -
Dramatic rapid decline after illness
is it common for people with dementia to have a dramatic decline after an illness? My parent got a mild case of pneumonia (super bad for 1.5 days but recovered quickly) and is on antibiotics for this…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Judith, I'm sorry your sister is having so much trouble. Ron, I've never eaten mice or gators, but I imagine either is edible with the right sauce. I just don't want to sleep with mice…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
cold and sunny had a terrible phone call with my niece last night…I honestly feel she is not acting in the best health interest of my sister. I called the facility last night to see if I had been put…2 -
Re: Our mailbox relocated itself...
My mailbox hasn't moved either, but mail taken from it might be found anywhere when DW gets it. Today I was told yes, there was mail but when I asked what was there she fished around in her mult…3 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
I am sorry for your loss. I wish you peace going forward.1 -
Re: Heartbroken but comforted DH No Longer Suffering
Sending you my condolences and hugs…1 -
Re: How long has it been
So Many similarities. I was 18, DW was 20. After 52 years together, then the onset of Alzheimer's began, with deteriorating memory and cognitive issues along with extreme paranoia, hostility dir…5 -
Re: Update posted in comments - Move forward with hip surgery for DH?
I have had hip bursitis. One shot of cortisone took care of it - it's been years ago and the pain never recurred. I hope that is the same for your hubby.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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