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Re: Forward Planning
It's heartbreaking to see people having to sell or consider selling their homes in order to pay for MC although I know it is not uncommon. I guess it all depends on your situation. I too conside…4 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
Oh yes life is getting harder here too. 12 months ago we were walking around the marina taking an interest looking at the yachts now walking is almost finished, slowness has stepped in, a lack of int…6 -
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
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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