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Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
My DH is also stage 6 and needed things to occupy his time. I was a little skeptical if anything would work but thought it was worth a try. I bought a dozen bright colored towels from Amazon and put …4 -
Re: In case of an emergency to caregivers
this is the device the VA gave us. If you fall it automatically calls you. If you don’t answer it sends help. You wear it around your neck or on a clip on your belt. She won’t be able to use any devi…1 -
Re: Dealing with BM Clean up!
@JC5 I am so sorry. This is a dealbreaker for many loving caregivers. Cheap foam shaving cream from the dollar store can help mask the odor and make cleanup a bit less onerous. Stink balm can also he…1 -
Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
MY DH was a hardwood flooring contractor from the old days of nail down floors with beautiful borders. A true craftsman, passed down from his dad. He could make anything from wood, metal to you name …3 -
Re: Meeting with friends?
@Stan2 When I moved my parents back to this area, they started in a 55+ apartment complex. One afternoon, they were out on their balcony and looked across to find one of dad's old golf buddies, and f…2 -
Re: Meeting with friends?
I am agreeing with the advice you have been given here. I would have a frank discussion with his wife about both of your spouse’s conditions. It will be a good to see old friends. If you know what to…2 -
Re: Meeting with friends?
I would have a frank discussion with your friend’s wife to get an idea of how far along he is. Sounds like stage 3-4 at least? I would also explain your DWs stage and memory loss. Will she even remem…2 -
Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
My only experience was with my father. He had dementia but never diagnosed specifically with ALZ. When he was hospitalized we gave him some pvc fittings to fiddle with. He had been a plumbing contrac…4 -
Re: Say something/Don't say something?
I would make up a fib that is believable for her. Anything to prevent anxiety. Maybe that you did them as a surprise for her. Or Maybe that someone made them as a surprise. Someone that doesn’t live …1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
It is an interesting question with no clear answer. It’s up to you. My PWD is almost 92 and has outlived most family and friends. Yet at one time he had a job that was public-facing, and I suspect ma…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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