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Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Hello. I am starting to consider my home care options. My husband was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimers last month. Like many people, I want to be able to keep him home for as long as possible bu…2 -
Re: I wish you all peace
it’s 9:30 at night and we’re in bed. Been here since 6 or so just like every night. The DW mumbles and grunts. Gets up and down. Even with the meds. Then drifts into a semi conscious state where the …6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
I finally have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. After the phone call, I noticed it’s the same day as yesterday pulmonologist. Shouldn’t be a problem, in fact save me an extra trip since they are j…1 -
Re: Feeling lonely and loosing hope.
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74809/feeling-lonely-and-loosing-hope If your finances allow, I would begin to look into paid companion care now. Depending upon where you live there may be an ove…7 -
Husband recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
I would love to hear from others who have been a caregiver for your loved one with what I need to do, be aware of, or what was the biggest help for you as you began your journey.3 -
Knowing doesn't change the losses
I am recently DX'd w/ early onset Alzheimer's (who I call Al, who is friends with my other guy ARThritis). I am a Former Alzheimer's specialist serving as the director of a local Alzhe…4 -
Refusing to shower
I have tried everything under the sun to try and help my mother (70) to shower. I have read articles, books, these discussions, you name it. I've tried things like a shower chair, washing her ha…3 -
Re: I wish you all peace
Thank you Retired Teacher - may you have peace as well. I am so thankful for you all and is the only way I am not alone.7 -
Re: Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
My DH's first diagnosis was also FTD. A follow-up MRI showed he actually had Vascular Dementia with the majority of damage to the frontal and temporal lobes. ALZ and VD are often found together,…1 -
Re: I wish you all peace
@RetiredTeacher and all, my wish for us all is peace, as well as wellness. Happiness is not on my radar but trying to priortize my own health.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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