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Re: Can anyone recommend a GPS device in the form of a bracelet or necklace so I can track my mother mov
http://www.projectlifesaver.info/faqs.html In addition, there are a number of other tracking type devices for personal use. Just search on tracking devices for dementia or individuals with cognitive …1 -
Re: Downsizing
Dear @Karl38 I haven’t tried this type of move, but helped my 93 year old uncle and his wife (with Alz) make such a move. He was quite active in his church and visited many ‘shut ins’ in various faci…1 -
Re: Wedding anniversary...
"Your gift to her now is to protect her, keep her safe and make each day as good as it can be for her in her unique world. Spousal caregivers especially give up their lives in large part to help…1 -
Re: Activities for care receiver
My mil loved paint by number types of pictures to paint. The nursing home had the memory care residents paint on a regular basis. You could call a local adult day care and ask what types of activitie…1 -
Re: Activities for care receiver
Springbok makes an excellent series of puzzles for people with dementias, 36 or 60 piece. My DH has visual-spatial problems, so even these puzzles require my help. But he likes to set them up and wor…2 -
Tips for Sundowning
I see many posts about sundowning but not tips to prevent the behaviors associated with it. I saw this today and thought it might help someone.2 -
Re: Moving my mom - which is best
Welcome. I’m glad you found our group. It’s almost impossible to gage how quickly things will progress. One of the most important things to do early on is see a lawyer. You (someone) should be appoin…1 -
Re: Downsizing
I was able to keep us in our home. The help I needed was much less expensive than moving into a facility. Cleaning person/occasional handiman/ yard and then 24/7 care. You can even get meal service a…1 -
Re: Activities for care receiver
Welcome to the forum. I too am looking for ways to keep my DH mentally stimulated. I found a book of very short stories (large print, two pages each about the size of a coloring book, so its easy to …1 -
Re: Activities for care receiver
Maybe some of the chicken soup for the soul books would work. I believe the stories are quite short. If the actual reading is an issue, you might try audio books.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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