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Re: Introduction and Question
The social worker is right to go along with whatever she says. The basic communication techniques for dementia involve saying whatever brings peace and comfort in the moment. Therapeutic fibs, valida…2 -
Re: Introduction and Question
Welcome. I can’t imagine how you could keep this up. I would think moving her now would be easier than later. Sadly there will come a time when she doesn’t know what state she is in anymore, but at t…1 -
Re: Introduction and Question
welcome. You posted that she is in AL. Is she in MC? If not she should be. It’s a locked facility that can better care for dementia patients. I would also recommend moving her close to you. As the di…1 -
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How supportive are the friends/relatives that are nearby? Do they visit? Are they undermining your decisions? She may still do better being close to you. It's almost guaranteed that the time will com…1 -
Re: Introduction and Question
Hi anasusko - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. That is a lot to handle, and I'm sure others will chime in, but to start... you can still sympathize with mom when she 'accuses'. You could …1 -
Re: Introduction and Question
Hi and welcome. I am sorry you have a need to be here but pleased you found this place. It's difficult to be sandwiched as you are at the moment. And it's difficult dealing with unsupportive family m…1 -
Re: Introduction and Question
I wish you a good Mother’s Day as well, and I appreciate your impulse to be so kind to all the folks on this forum. In reading your post, my first observation is that you are doing well and acting in…1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/72805/anyone-with-resentment I could have written this post. I feel bad that we are in this situation but then realize he can’t help it. We have been married for 4…8 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
My DH is in Stage 7. We have been married for 33 years. Ten of those were fantastic, 10 of those were bad and the rest I have been dealing with the disease. Yes, I am resentful. I think constantly ab…4 -
Re: Real ID or passport problems
That's as I understand it too (interview and pat-down). I don't know what they'd do with someone who is in memory care though, and likely can't be successfully interviewed. My own experience with TSA…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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