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Re: Do some MCFs accept those who can no longer transfer?
At my DW’s MCF they have accepted several PWD that were wheelchair bound from day one. No one that I am aware was ever turfed out to a SNF. I know that all that have passed in her building since my D…1 -
Re: Do some MCFs accept those who can no longer transfer?
The MC I chose for my grandmother was fine with her being in a wheelchair. I did confirm before choosing them that they would allow her to "age in place". They also said that after her fund…1 -
Re: How to help loved one adapt to memory care
Hello my name is Jahron, my mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few months back while she was living with me. She is now in a long term facility because her condition worsened significantly aft…3 -
Re: Do some MCFs accept those who can no longer transfer?
@KathyF1 This is probably going to vary a great deal. Some MCFs are a hard no on even wheelchairs at the time of admission, while others will accept a resident who is relatively independent with it. …3 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
You keep going. You need to be as string as possible, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. I too used to be very fit, retired PE teacher. I'm still in there somewhere. It difficult to g…5 -
Re: New Here: Dad still driving, working, making treatment decisions, but also raging....
First off welcome to the message board. I'm very glad that you found us. First off, take a deep breath, this is a lot to take in & digest. However, the absolute most important thing is safety - c…1 -
Re: Almost died
@N00dles I'm glad he rebounded. Pneumonia back-to-back could be the result of aspiration. A swallow study might be prudent. HB1 -
Being Alz”hammered”
Anyone been Alzhammered? Allow me to explain. So there you are finally taking time out, you go for a few hours out to relax and some of your acquaintances happen to be there. Mine happens to be the l…8 -
Re: Waiting
Same here…every time HWD takes a nap I wonder who is going to wake up…the person with delusions or the halfway sane one? I'm on edge all of the time and not comfortable in my own home.7 -
Re: Waiting
It does seem like we're always waiting for the other shoe to drop, especially if we've been blindsided before. In my case, I am a planner. I'm constantly scanning the horizon for potential problems s…4
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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