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Re: New to this site and need advice
Each PWD is different. Anti anxiety meds might help if he’s not already on them. Could you take someone with you to assist? Either a family member or hired caregiver? Look into the cruises mentioned …2 -
Re: Mental illness and memory care
@Crudenduck Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. The intersection of mental illness and dementia is a challenge. Having 2 parents with dementia with…3 -
Re: Mental illness and memory care
Welcome. I wonder if the Al director is simply trying to keep her there as long as possible for the financial benefit of the Al. I would tend to believe doctors at the emergency psych ward since they…4 -
Re: Looking for a support group
Contact the Alzheimers hotline at 800-272-3900. Based upon your zipcode they will offer suggestions for inperson amd online support groups. There are so many to choose from so you will find the addit…1 -
Re: No clue where we are in AD
Here’s a chart of stages for you to look at and then estimate your PWAD where he is at. My DW was diagnosed with EOAD in 2023 and was told by Neurologist that it probably started several years before…4 -
Re: When do you call hospice?
The type of services Hospice provide have been outlined from the other comments. But I will tell you my DH has been on Hospice for 15 months now and is still walking, ( although he uses the walls and…2 -
Re: Starting with hospice
Thank you all for your input. I believe that is what is probably best. She has a doctor appointment next week and I will ask for a referral1 -
Re: When did Hospice accept your LO?
I understand you being anxious about your upcoming Hospice evaluation, but just let them know exactly what all you do for your DH. My DH was accepted by Hospice about 15 months ago now. He was still …4 -
Re: No clue where we are in AD
@Kellybelle IME, physicians tend to look at dementia using a 3-stage model (mild/moderate/severe) that aligns with what treatments are appropriate. Caregivers tend to use a 7-stage model that is base…4 -
Re: Caregiver and After
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254388#Comment_254388 I understand your thought process of spreading the "empty house" issue over time and perhaps lessening the sudden shock eff…2
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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