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Another Step in the Progression
My DH is 86 and was diagnosed with Alzheimers in August 2021. He remains gentle, with a sense of humor, and in good physical shape for his age. He still volunteers at a community garden which he has …8 -
Re: Does aggression and agitation fade as the disease progresses?
I had also planned to keep my DH (now 79) at home with me until I could no longer physically do so, however, in December I was diagnosed with a rare aggressive breast cancer and he didn't have any ot…7 -
Does aggression and agitation fade as the disease progresses?
My DH is 68 - Alz diagnosis after PET scan and MRI and testing - has been highly agitated for months. I had locks on all our doors and gates as he was constantly trying to get out and would become ve…5 -
Re: I'm finding respite to be hard on me
People who didn't understand why I didn't go full-on into grieving when my DH died a year ago didn't realize that I'd been grieving for the past 8 years, ever since the DH I knew and loved started sl…7 -
Things are a little less terrible
My DH is on his second Geri psych hospitalization this month at a facility about an hour away. I’ve been trying to get him help for his agitation and aggression, as well as for his anxiety and depres…8 -
Re: M1
this is the only hospice at our MC and certainly has the reputation as the best in town. But we’ve obviously gotten off on a wrong foot. Today when I got here I found out that in addition to all the …9 -
I'm finding respite to be hard on me
I took my husband to the facility hospice found for 5 days respite care. Red flags as soon as we arrived. I won't tell the drawn out story, but it was dirty and didn't feel safe so I took him right h…13 -
Re: Harmless behaviors
I take my towel, soap, shampoo, brush, comb, toothbrush, and hairspray out of the bathroom every morning because my DH started using these things. I only leave things in the bathroom that he uses. Th…5 -
Shout out
Every morning I come to the forum before my day starts. i read, learn and try to share when my experience might be helpful. If I have nothing to add, I still respond with the buttons below the posts …30 -
Re: Never ready for this
I take it completely the right way. I have helped her manage pain meds for her back for 30 years. This morning she is in acute withdrawal because yet again, hospice wanted to change it-she’s in agony…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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