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Re: Managing the Late-Comers
So so sad. My mom has two brothers who haven't seen her in years. One of them, whose daughter has repeatedly offered to bring him several hours' drive to see mom, finally admitted that he &…3 -
Moved mom in today and very afraid
Hello, first post here and hoping for some insight. My mom is late stage and spent 3 weeks in the hospital because it was not safe for her at home. She was moved to a facility today and they don'…1 -
Suspect nobody is following up on discharge instructions for mom in MC, what to do?
My 87-year-old mother is in Memory Care. She was diagnosed with COPD 15 years ago and she controlled it well with an inhaler and occasional use of a nebulizer at home before moving into the ALF. Othe…2 -
Re: Not Recognizing Family Members
Thank you for your input - this is helpful. Last week as I was peeling a beet, I peeled the top of my finger off, including the fingernail. Ouch. Really do have to be careful about estimating where t…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good Afternoon Porch Friends, What can I say but LIFE has been BUSY since before the holidays and continues. I guess with a husband, 30-something children, grandchildren, great grands and other relat…1 -
Re: Emotional Breakdown This Morning
Thank you, I will. I feel so blessed to have hired this crew for the home safety improvements. And also for the understanding and support here.4 -
Re: Emotional Breakdown This Morning
Please thank those gentlemen from. All of us. They have no idea how much there. Help has lifted our hearts.4 -
Re: Will my dh ever understand he has dementia?
yes I am in the same boat. My DH has diagnosed 2022. Has not filed taxes since 2016. Breaks everything , has bad temper . Blames me for his problems. Wonder why I get upset and argue. He has cerebral…4 -
Re: Depakote added with Seroquel
We started adding depakote (125mg) and a low dose of Benadryl to the serequol on Friday and I am seeing benefits. For those who’ve seen some of my posts my DW is one who is literally on her feet all …2 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Taking are of a spouse with dementia is very challenging. I have found that it helps to blame the disease and not the person. Arguing with a spouse who has Alzheimer’s is arguing with a disease and i…7
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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