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Re: Paranoia
Rule number one of Dementia Fight Club is never try to reason with someone who can't. It's hard to be accused, but since your "crimes" are fairly benign so an apology might be enough to res…1 -
Re: Norovirus at assisted living
About 10 years ago my mom, in independent living, had an outbreak in the building. She got sick, staff delivered meals, Gatorade to her apartment and said no outside visitors. She was getting sicker …1 -
Re: Tired and Sad Need to Talk
I know how you feel, I have a similar situation and I am having my husband take a CT scan and blood work. I think you have to listen to the doctor and if he or she needs a test I believe in doing it.…2 -
Re: Aphasia
I wonder if a picture board would help. I’ve seen it used ( mostly in tv shows)- but it would have pictures of food, drink, bathroom, medication, bed, etc. You could add photos, or cutouts from magaz…4 -
Re: Difficult for him but a bit of "light" for me - SSDI approved
Carl is correct. You will need to apply to be his representative payee. This involves a rather long phone interview. Social Security does not accept DPOA.1 -
Re: Difficult for him but a bit of "light" for me - SSDI approved
I suggest you respond to the VM by applying to be his representative payee for SS benefits. That would mean the checks would come in your name to manage for him, and you would deal with the questions…2 -
Re: Guardianship case
the court will appoint your DH his own attorney to defend him. Then 3 doctors will come out separately to assess his ability to make decisions for himself. The court does not like to take away rights…3 -
Re: MIL Needs Help But Has No Official Diagnosis - We Need Doctor to Come to Her
@ChiLexi said: Picking a permanent location will be the best thing for her. This is likely true for both. TBH. One unintended consequence of my parents' snow birding was the lack of continuity of car…1 -
Re: Tired and Sad Need to Talk
I agree. I’m saying this in compassion and kindness: What is the plan for the results? Blood tests? A Holter monitor for several weeks? Medicines to prevent arrhythmias, which can have their own side…4 -
Re: Tired and Sad Need to Talk
Oh Biggles! ((Hugs)) First of all, congratulations on your anniversary! It sounds like you had a nice, intimate celebration. I agree with Phoenix1966, live in the moment and don't let thoughts of the…8
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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