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Re: PWD calling police repeatedly
It’s time to disappear the phone. Create a fib that it’s broken and being fixed. You will have to repeat the answer many many times each day. His memory is gone. 2 things I learned here when I joined…2 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
Try the website Open Path. Many therapists listed. Some take Medicare, some are sliding scale income based fees. Hope you find someone to talk to.4 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
You can also call the Alzheimer’s toll free number for resources in your area. The number is 800-272-39002 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
here’s one place you can call. Caregiver Support Network. https://www.caregiveraction.org/caregiver-support-tips/1 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
What would we do without our dogs and This Group!!! Jomarie- I just looked this up and got the following quote from google AI (I didn’t vet, but seems worth checking out): Top online therapy provider…2 -
Re: Just Sad
One of the things that made my sadness worse was when I would watch videos or read books about caregiving and they would say things like, "stay calm (frustration makes them worse), don't ge…5 -
Re: Taking Away Driving Privileges
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73375/taking-away-driving-privileges I won't let my husband drive. He has mixed dementia and little executive function. He wants to drive worse than anything …3 -
Re: Trying to self stage DH
Became concerned for my wife getting up during the night and I might not wake up to assist. Purchased a safety rail to install of one side of the bed with open access to the bedroom so she would not …4 -
Re: Walk With Bill_2001: 10 Years as a Caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74276/walk-with-bill-2001-10-years-as-a-caregiver There are many new people to this forum and I feel this is one of THE most important reads for everyone on this j…2 -
Re: Feeling useless.
Could be depression, could be the stage that he is in. All I can really tell you, is don't take it personally. My DH finds it difficult to make decisions ( in stage 4). I offer a choice of 2 thi…3
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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