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Re: Just diagnosed
Dementia or Alzheimer's? I understand there is a difference. I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 4 months ago. I am having such difficulty accepting this diagnosis, therefore, I do understand …2 -
Re: keep or cancel phone?
Over 3 months ago, when we moved my mom to memory care (early stage 6), we elected not to have a phone in her room. She has mentioned the phone only one time briefly. Meanwhile, her not having a phon…4 -
Re: newly diagnosed.
So sorry Miss Paula to hear of your current situation. Take time and be kind to yourself as you absorb the news of your Alzheimer's diagnosis. Right now, it is all overwhelming. But give yoursel…3 -
Re: Alcohol and dementia
I have been having this same issue for some time. Usually, I can suggest limiting his drinking and sometimes-just sometimes-he will listen. But recently, it has gotten worse. We were out to dinner th…5 -
Re: Alcohol and dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74597/alcohol-and-dementia Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. The intersection between alcohol use disorder an…5 -
Re: Insurance question
Thanks for helping me sort this out. Moms blue cross and blue shield is just typical insurance, nothing special. I have received no additional bills not covered by bcbs, Medicare or Medicaid. They ha…1 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
Welcome. So sorry you need to be here. The first thing I did was make an appointment with a lawyer. This is very important. Thankfully the doctor told mom she should not drive or live alone. If you a…3 -
Re: Facing a Diagnosis this Week
My DH who has ALZ was relieved by the diagnosis. He had known something was wrong for several years. I have a medical background, so I had some idea of what that meant, but I discovered that I had so…5 -
Alcohol and dementia
My DH was diagnosed with early onset dementia 3 months ago. It was suggested he limit alcohol to 2 or 3 drinks a day. He has been regularly drinking each day at mid-afternoon and passes out by 6 pm f…2 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
Not to sound harsh but YOU have become the parent of your parent. YOU make the decisions, not her. Having had more experience on this journey than you, others have already commented. Ultimately, this…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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