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Re: New to caregiving and I have no idea what I'm doing
Very kind of you to take your aunt in. My aunt has dementia also, but I live out of state work. She does have other nieces nearby, but neither of them have offered to take her in. Honestly, I can't s…1 -
Re: New to caregiving and I have no idea what I'm doing
it’s such a crazy journey that nobody wants to be on!!! You are very kind to take in your aunt. If she is beginning to have toileting accidents, I’ve seen people recommend you try a toilet schedule t…1 -
New to caregiving and I have no idea what I'm doing
Hello… My amazing aunt was diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia about 18 months ago. I'm not entirely sure how long she was really struggling before I stepped in, but I fear it was several years due to…7 -
Re: Next?
I'm already getting problems. My sister and her husband want to take all of my mom's possession when I'm supposed to give them to my nephew only. As POA, don't I have the power to stop them from taki…2 -
Re: Freedom feels so good!!
Yep we moved out n the request of our daughter very caring and considerate but we hardly ever see her.1 -
New Journey Caregiving for friend-former spouse with Vascular Dementia
I can't believe that I am now a caregiver to my ex-husband, who has no other family member, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia. Back in 2022 I thought something was a little off with his memory…3 -
Re: Is it necessary for Nurologist it ask same questions that upset patient everytime?
that’s exactly what I think I’m going to do. I agree clock really upsets her I’m thinking of doing same with PCP , why keep embarrassing her it’s same question every time. Think I’ll keep appointment…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Good morning rockers, VA appointment this morning with radiology! Don't really know why I'm still going to them since I'm no longer getting radiation treatments and had been referred to hemooncology …1 -
Re: How do you deal with the guilt?
I echo everyone else. You are not a villain. In fact, you have likely saved your mother's life. Trying to keep her safe long-distance got to be impossible (as you found). I know all too well. I've be…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
This is the type of damage all over the area. So far I haven't heard about injuries. Ron1
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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