Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Here’s my update Lorita , sorry can’t get old to work today. I spent 10 hours in the emergency room. I had a MRI. The results show another vertebrae fracture. I was fitted with a brace that I probabl…1 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259202#Comment_259202 thank you for responding. It helps to connect with those who understand.1 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
Seroquel has worked very well for us. My DH is also home on hospice. He was violently aggressive without it. In the first days/week, it can cause extreme drowsiness that is temporary. It takes a coup…7 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
I purchased a lift recliner from Wayfair so that I could have someone assemble it for us. My DH LOVES it, and I think the massage helps with circulation. My DH (Stage 7) gets cold purple-blue feet. T…3 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
My grandmother was diagnosed with congestive heart failure by the time she was dipping her toe into stage 7. She wasn’t very mobile, so the only visible symptom of chf she had was her swollen feet/le…3 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Hello just talking. My stepson came to visit a bit ago, and since he doesn’t visit often, was devastated with the changes in his dad. At one point he hugged his dad and started crying. My DH showed n…9 -
agitation and aggressive behavior
My wife is 76 and in very late middle stage (6e) of Alzheimer's. She was diagnosed more than 10 years ago and has gradually progressed to this stage. until recently she was very cooperative, ate…5 -
Re: Terrified!
Oh, my heart is with you and I’m sending a big hug! My DH (58 yo) was diagnosed in January with EOAD, and is heading into stage 6 pretty quickly. I understand your comments so much, as I’ve had the s…6 -
Sons and their Dad
Just talking. We have had such a lovely 2 day visit from our son and 7 year old grandson. They live 1500kl from us so visits are very special and require a certain amount of strategic planning to get…13 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259204#Comment_259204 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259204#Comment_259204 Thank you. I will check out the videos and have written the 2 rules…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
Read more