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Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
I found that a calendar didn’t really help my mother. She would look at it, could read it, even out loud, but did not comprehend what she was seeing at all. . I would disappear the calendar for awhil…2 -
Re: Putting sleep issues to bed
Thanks Harsh. Good comments on temazepam. Just met with hospice today, trying new approach. And yes, eating is a problem right now. And it’s getting worse. If anyone has suggestions in this area, I’m…2 -
Re: I am new here
I can understand, I've been taking care of my wife for about 3 months. I could se her getting dementia about 3 years ago. Then, in October, it was as though she fell off a cliff. I get some supp…2 -
Resentful and guilty
Hi all, I'm a newbie here. I cared for my dad when he had dementia and "lucky" for me he was a sweet warm wonderful person who always knew his family right til the end (died from other…10 -
I am new here
Hi everyone! Brand new here. Been caring for my grandmother for 5yrs with alz/dementia. Just def having burnout with no support. Thanks for you all being here2 -
Re: How to handle being accused of not sharing information
I am where you are right now with my DH. He is beginning stage 5 I think and his short term memory is completely gone. I like a lot of others that have posted wait until just before to tell him anyth…4 -
Re: Anyone RV Camping?
I believe you should make memories as long as you can. We RVd for 25 yrs and I cherish those memories. DH has had several strokes, VD and now has mobility issues. Our last big trip was a year ago up …1 -
Re: Anyone RV Camping?
I hope you can go. Personally…….I love camping w/ my husband who has Alzheimers. I find it is still an activity that he enjoys . I just had to learn to go SLOWER and realize that he still wants to be…4 -
Re: Anyone RV Camping?
my husband and I lived in our RV full time when he was diagnosed. I decided to sell it because I was 72 years old and not able to do everything myself. Had I been younger I may have tried. I would wo…3 -
Re: People just don’t understand
My DW of 40 years has total aphasia. So if she’s thinking something, anything - she can’t say it. It reminds me at times of someone who’s thought to be in a coma but isn’t and is listening to everyth…3
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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