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Re: Need guidance Mom with Alzheimers
@abishop0817 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. A couple of thoughts. A UTI, or any infection, can really make an older person go off the rails ev…1 -
Re: Sudden changes
Agree with testing again for UTI. The one time that my mom got physically aggressive with staff, she had a UTI. That said, I know how it feels when they begin to lose all memory of their history and …1 -
Re: Ftd
he should not be driving. Just a matter of time before he kills somebody. I would call the police and tell them that the gay man is trespassing. Grind up his meds and put them in his food. Maybe time…2 -
Re: Ftd
Please do what others have suggested soon. He will get worse.1 -
Re: Perseveration
Emilydrl, I am sorry you are on this caregiver journey with all of us. However, there is help here, listening ears, kind voices and a safe space to vent. I encourage you to visit here whenever you ne…1 -
Re: Inevitable Falling
What about a motion sensor for her room. It would wake you up when she gets up and starts to wander. I know you would still be getting up at all hours, but maybe you could have some peace of mind to …1 -
Re: Inevitable Falling
Is your mom falling when she gets out of bed to visit the bathroom? There are mats and devices to notify you when she gets out of bed. Review all medications. Many meds that older adults are prescrib…4 -
Re: Kisssing in MC
I certainly have not had a similar experience. But I have found that when DH does something distressing, I try think to myself, “that is not my DH, that is his evil twin Skippy”! It keeps me sane (so…4 -
Re: Didn't post much, and now it's over
Northern lady, Deepest Condolences to you. Cherish the memories and try to take gentle care of your self both physically and emotionally. Your last year has brought much sorrow and you have not has t…3 -
Re: Kisssing in MC
I'm so sorry. The losses just keep coming with this disease.1
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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