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Re: I’m so frustrated and scared
Thank you all so much. Today was a much better day. Last night was uneventful. This is such a heartbreaking journey.5 -
Re: How to stop concerning behavior
I know this does not address your specific question. My initial reaction is that it would be good if all your neighbors were aware of DH condition and informed of related behaviors so as to prevent f…8 -
Trouble Redirecting
Hi all, My poor DW. She's spent the last several days crying, asking about why there is such distance between us. Like our relationship has changed and I don't love her anymore. Of course I…5 -
Re: Sleeping at night
My DW is stage 3 or 4, and exactly like her mother 22 years ago, she is sleeping more as the disease progresses. Two days ago she slept at least 18 hours, yesterday, 15 hours. Our GP told me there is…9 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I went back to the facility that had been my first choice today and took DH for an assessment and tour. They were very helpful, welcoming and accommodating. They have no qualms about his care.7 -
Re: new skills
For whatever reason, DW will not remove clothing when asked and will resist when I try to help her remove it. This applies mostly to pants and underwear. Shirts seem to be easier. However she is stil…5 -
Re: new skills
I've done the snatching up of clothes as soon as they hit the floor. Nice trick that she doesn't seem to notice. But sometimes it is the getting the clothes off to start the process. I'…6 -
Re: Psychiatric Drugs for Alzheimer's patients
@Merla said: My parent is in her mid 70s and is not happy with being at memory care which she arrived at 6 months ago. She just isn't adjusting well, won't engage in activities, stays in he…5 -
Re: DW realized her memory loss
people with dementia have anosognosia which means they are unable to understand they have dementia. Even if they know sometimes that they are struggling with cognitive issues. She won’t remember the …6 -
Arguing
This was on my facebook and I thought it was so relevant for us dealing with dementia I thought I would share. Relevant for both the pwd and difficult family. Helen Mirren once said: Before you argue…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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