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Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Not being able to have a casual conversation with DH. It was becoming too stressful for him to try and figure out what I was saying and I had to explain the simplest things in different ways until he…2 -
Re: Picture book for dementia patients to help them understand their condition?
We ended up taking him to the ER because he was getting much worse very quickly and we had a neurologist appointment but it was months out. They admitted him and he was able to see a neurologist ther…2 -
Re: Laundry addiction
I was looking into Vetran facilities but, all I've seen thus far seem more like hospital wings. No warmth, just white painted walls. He made me promise nothing like that. I've seen some AL …1 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
our first test was with our primary doctor during a routine visit. If you tell them you suspect memory loss issues they have some very basic questions to the patient to see if anything is going on. T…3 -
Re: Just Curious
best to make up the fiblets. Never tell him that the person has passed. DH often asks for his mother (passed 30 years ago) or says she called but he missed her call and he asks everyone if they have …1 -
Re: Just Curious
Totally agree with trottingalong. Their brain is no longer functioning properly and nothing really computes properly anymore and can’t deal with the emotional turmoil.2 -
Re: Just Curious
Never tell them a person has passed away. It’s horrible emotional for them in that moment. Then they will ask again where they are because they have forgotten already. A fib is the kindest thing you …3 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
Absolutely! Don’t ever mention when you’re going somewhere. If it’s an appointment, maybe 1/2 hr prior to leaving. They’ll drive you crazy the whole time up until leaving. Plus I think it’s too much …10 -
Re: I feel so alone and lost at times
This disease will slowly cause more and more isolation as things become harder to do together. You will need the support of family to get through it with your own mental health intact. I agree with @…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Max Velocity predicts an inch of ice in Dallas and a foot of snow in Oklahoma City, worst storm in 5 years. Yuck!1
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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