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Unplugging Cord for Fear of Fire
My mother is in memory care and has been diagnosed with moderate dementia. Lately, and especially when she is staying with one of us children, we find her unplugging everything in her room at the ass…1 -
Re: Unplugging Cord for Fear of Fire
Yes!!! Very common . I was my mothers live in caretaker for 12 years she passed away in 2023 in the comfort of her home. And yes fires was a big thing for my mom she always unplugged everything and c…2 -
Re: From Maybe to Reality
@Maru: When you take them out of their usual environment, they lose part of the scaffolding that they use to keep themselves together. I am sorry you are going through this.3 -
Re: Anger seems to last longer and longer
Forgive me for asking the obvious question, but have you discussed this with his neurologist? Sometimes we forget that they can help calm our LO's with a medication. That might sound harsh, but its n…2 -
Re: Hi - I really need input about end of life
Agree with above suggestions to seek out a different hospice organization. Another think to consider is to make sure you have limitations for care. No more trips to the hospital, do not resuscitate, …2 -
Re: Hi - I really need input about end of life
Please bring on a new hospice company. Clearly this one is not working out for you and you aren't forced to stay with them. I'm so sorry your going through this with everything else. Hospice should b…1 -
Re: Hi - I really need input about end of life
There are likely many hospice companies in LA, and another one might be a much better fit. I would ask the facility nurses for their favorite ones to work with, I'm sure they have plenty of experienc…1 -
Re: Hi - I really need input about end of life
I am sorry you are having this terrible experience with hospice. I agree with the comment above suggesting you speak with the Memory Care management team about there recommendations for a qualified h…2 -
Re: In person support group for mom
Wonder if a local adult day-care would keep her engaged a bit? Just a thought…1 -
Re: Memory Care “Incidents”
Just a few questions: Were these incidents witnessed by the staff or a visitor? Or were they self-reported by her? Are you sure they actually happened? Your mom is 92- was she grabbed or was someone …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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