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Re: Approved for hospice
For me, hospice was not a difficult decision. When my DW reached stage7, I knew she would not have wished for medical care that would extend her life. The bigger issue for me was preparing myself to …3 -
Input requested for oxygen use on very late stage dementia
My DW has been in Stage 7f for about a year. She is minimally conscious and I am told that her cognition at this point consists mainly of core brain stem functions, her only obvious action is a primi…7 -
Re: Update on DW
All I can offer is sincere caring for what is happening to you and your LO. I only hope as a caregiver to my DH is that I can make it through the sad, sad journey we are on. I wish you as much peace …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I have water again, left the center around 11 this morning, Carl didn’t make it and he’s women walked right on by me. Back in the day I wouldn’t have allowed that, but I have lost my player ability. …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Broke my glasses and having to wear my prescription sunglasses, earliest appointment I could get is the 23rd. Forgot to leave water dripping and pipes froze up. Boiled bottle water to shave, hate goi…2 -
Stuff animals with Dementia
I am curious to find if anyone has a parent who plays with dolls or teddy bears. Mom's lives with me and thinks the teddy bear is her baby. She will feed it real food and share her drinks with i…1 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257840#Comment_257840 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257840#Comment_257840 Thank you. I'm burnt out. 3 phones a day. Constantly worrying …7 -
Re: Parents Against Me
Hi hallie35 - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. my MIL has no idea who I am any longer, has screamed at me several times, kicked at me, and has said terrible things about me, to …2 -
Re: Parents Against Me
Welcome. People with dementia often suffer from anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize their own limitations and symptoms. Because of this they tend to see the person trying to protect and c…3 -
Re: Parents Against Me
Hugs! My pwd has been heard telling family members that I have a mean-streak. That is what I personally hear. God only knows the descriptors being used that I don't hear. No family members reach…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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