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I hate myself for getting rid of Dad's phone
I am devastated. I had to disconnect my dad's phone tonight. He just called 911 too many times. I hate this. I feel like I am cutting him off.3 -
What are the options for severe agitation, aggression when seroquel and rexulti can't help?
My 94 year old Mom is in her 12th year of Alz dementia. She is at home. We're not considering a facility but I'm curious what a facility would do in this situation. She will throw dishes, t…1 -
Re: People just don’t understand
I think that too. It’s so unfair to everyone involved. The person suffering from this dreadful disease and the ones taking care of them. I truly believe my DW no longer knows what is happening to her…5 -
Re: People just don’t understand
Thank you. I have learned a lot from just reading posts for a long time before I joined.4 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
forgetmenotjen hey ya there i have alzy im 71 your 49 bit young to be in the same boat but hear we are.you are in a hard place now but you will learn how to except the new ,different you.learn of all…3 -
Anyone RV Camping?
Here’s the thing. Right now DH with ALZ has short term memory loss and needs detailed instructions to do tasks. But he actually is functioning pretty well. We love camping and I have been trying to d…4 -
Re: People just don’t understand
Thank you. I’m so sorry for your loss.2 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
hi @shiawase12 I’m in the opposite situation - I don’t tell my DH about upcoming appointments or events until we are getting ready to head out the door! Otherwise he will be up at 4 am trying to put …3 -
Re: dont know where to start
Before my mother went to MC, she was enrolled in a Medicaid program offered through the state of New Hampshire (Choices for Independence) that offered aide visits. When she first went on the program …2 -
Re: A big Ouchy for New Year’s Eve
I’m truly sorry for the pain you are going through. I do so enjoy your sense of humor. My husband and I used to laugh so hard because he has such a quick wit and a great sense of humor.2
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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