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Re: new to group but not to dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258283#Comment_258283 Thank you, Lori, I am sorry that you are going through it too. Thank you for the advice. I try to stay out of the way when he starts …2 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
My dh gets angry at times to. I to am not sure what to do. All I can say is take time for yourself and take care of yourself.3 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
Thanks all for the comments so far. I guess I should not be surprised at the unanimous agreement toward placing her in a MC facility. Now that I am reviewing the DBAT again, she may only be in Stage …2 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
Thank you so much. You give good advice. I won't hesitate to flee and call 911 if I feel it necessary. I already have durable and medical poa's, so I am good there. i have medical proxy to …3 -
Re: new to group but not to dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258265#Comment_258265 Thank you so much. I knew that I would find help here. Good luck and best wishes to you in your journey. It's hard but having ot…2 -
A Fall
Falling has become more of a thing for my poor DW. This last one was my fault…trying to get pants pulled up and down she went. Now at the emergency room as her wrist looked a mess. Damnit.8 -
Re: A Fall
Falls area so common with dementia. I hate to see people in MC that could walk unassisted but there comes a point that they have to be in a gerri chair with the tray installed to keep them from falli…4 -
Re: Update on DW
I am glad you gave us an update; I have wondered how you both were doing. It is sad this disease drains everyone physically, mentally and financial . I hope the hospice team is able to give you good …3 -
Re: Update on DW
I've been following your story since I joined in 2022. You have taken such good care of your DW. I hope the coming days treat you both gently.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Judith, isn't Morgan Stanley closed today because of the holiday?. What new baby girl? Had 'the' call from dealership. The rat has chewed through wires in the wire harness so that has …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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