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Re: Is neuropshych exam worth it now?
I think I would skip the neuropsych exam unless it's required to qualify for treatment. My wife took that, and the only result was that it made her feel totally stupid and pretty angry. A clinic…6 -
Re: Grieving
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74119/grieving That's so difficult. We caregivers are a tough bunch, but we hunger for intimacy and meaningful conversation, instead of repetition, complainin…4 -
Re: DH always wants to leave the house
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253717#Comment_253717 Your thoughts resonate with me as my dear wife also would try to do things she seemed to feel were her roles in the home. Obviously s…2 -
Re: Help with restless, sleepless nights
A therapist suggested time or extended release melatonin. It comes in pill and gummy form. The gummy form has other natural ingredients that help with sleep. We were advised not to use Advil pm becau…2 -
Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253597#Comment_253597 We are using Oasis Senior Advisors. They offer a free service and have locations in every state. They will meet with you and go over …1 -
Re: Care home wants more meds because of aggression
@ampeterson13 I'm so sorry you are dealing with this situation. Your concern about being evicted is justified; facilities have an obligation to protect their staff. Who is prescribing your DH�…3 -
Re: Considering move into Assisted Living for both of us
Harshed buzz's last comment about the Quaker community (must have been a Kendal, right?) pertains to the life care communities that require a buy in and then guarantee they will keep you no matt…1 -
Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
A caution for those thinking about a memory care facility. If your loved one crosses the line of independence of care, he/she will become ineligible for acceptance to a facility. There are guidelines…2 -
Re: Anger Issues with mom and losing caregivers
@Jrpudas Are you POA for both of them? Or does stepdad have adult children who are the decision makers for him? IME, there are not enough dementia-trained aides available through the agencies. This m…2 -
Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
==I wonder how well Bruce Willis' wife truly understands all that is involved in caregiving. After all, Bruce lives separately from her in their second home.== And how is that different than tho…5
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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