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Re: Need to say no
It will be 6 months this Sunday since losing my DH. I had been feeling stronger, sleeping pattern had returned to normal. The past 3 or 4 weeks I feel like I'm going backwards. My sleep is a mes…3 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
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Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
Dosing is a trial & error process. It may make her sleepy at first but she will adjust to it. Good luck.4 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
If not already done, please rule out a medical issues for the behavioral changes. UTIs or another infection can cause this type of behavior and, once treated, the issues can improve.3 -
Home care aggression
Hi! I’m looking for some advice - mom my was “approved” for 24/7 at home care but we’ve been struggling with her being aggressive to outside caregivers. She’s so sweet - until she’s not- which seems …2 -
93 yo Mom that has Late Stage Dementia ALZ I am at Caregiver Burnout Stage
I have a 93 year to be Mom that is in the middle late stages of ALZ Dementia I have two businesses that I cannot run and must fulfill my broadcast schedule on the road broadcasting high school games.…2 -
Re: Losing Weight, Looking for Advice
I am experiencing a similar issue with my DW. She is I would say in stage 6-7. She has lost close to 30 lbs over the last year or so and is averaging about a 1lb loss every week or so. It's very…3 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
Ty all who posted in response to my post. I appreciate the advice and will try curb side pick up, it would lessen that chore and stress surrounding it. Posting here and reading your responses makes m…8 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
Thank goodness we have this platform where we can have a shared experience… I know I say it often, but I am so very grateful for all of you, for the wisdom you share, for the care you give, for the t…5 -
Re: Out of state “friends” hardly there and know everything
I'd like a quarter for every time some one tells me to "remember to take care of myself".6
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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