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Re: Clinical Trial?
How did you find a clinical trial? What process did you take?1 -
Re: primary caregiver diagnosed with terminal cancer
Hi Edye - Sorry you are dealing with so much! I agree with what's been posted. As far as bringing your partner into the discussion, for the most part, no. However, it may depend on what stage he is i…1 -
Re: Diaper Disposal Pail
We’ve been using Dekor classic for a couple of years. Bought it on Amazon. I see they have a newer model now called Dekor Eko pail. They use liners and work well for odors. We use them for urinary in…1 -
Re: At what stage of dementia did your parent move from Assisted Living to Memory Care?
Similar to Rebecca - I moved my mom from AL to MC when she started spending all day in her room because she couldn't figure out how to get anywhere else. Didn't bathe or change clothes because she di…1 -
Re: Hypersexuality
There is another post in the forum on the same topic. Subject line "horny". You may find some of those comments helpful. I did a search and here is the link to a dozen or so earlier threads…1 -
Hypersexuality
My husband talks about sex constantly, uses language he never used before, and is grabby like a teenager ( he's 72). I am not dealing well with this, I see him differently now that I am his caretaker…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (202)
LOrita…Walmart has waterproof thermal work gloves. That pitchfork idea sounds good too.1 -
Re: Packing up to go to other home
so sorry this is happening. Arguing won’t help. Telling he’s home won’t help. They want to go “home” due to anxiety. They no longer know where home is. Talk to the doctor. Meds will help. Try fibbing…1 -
Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
I hate the fact that many of us, especially baby boomers, feel the guilt of not keeping our LO at our home no matter the cost. We were raised with that mindset in a time when the alternative was not …2 -
Re: primary caregiver diagnosed with terminal cancer
@SDianeL went through a similar, but not terminal, situation last year. She should be along soon and can help guide you. First, whatever legal documents you don’t have - get them. Medical and legal P…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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