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Re: Concern about potential surgery
Is the prolapse so pronounced that it's adversely affecting her life? Is the person recommending the surgery aware she is in mid-stage dementia. I had what is regarded as a very simple hysterect…4 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
My DH had hernia surgery when he was probably in Stage 5. I made sure all the health care workers knew he had dementia so they wouldn’t rely on his answers to questions and I also asked the anesthesi…1 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
I found special shoes on Amazon that were made for people with swollen feet. They were very easy to get on and off and the price was reasonable.2 -
Find local services for the aged at the National Council on Aging
The following link will help you find local services based on your zip code https://benefitscheckup.org/ Or, you can find it through the NCOA website. Look for Benefits Checkup2 -
Re: Alzheimer's & Alcoholism
I'm in a very similar situation with my husband. We have no children, so ir's siblings, nieces and nephews who have distanced themselves. It makes my job much harder, but I'm also so s…1 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Hi, @Biggles and @tonyac2 You both brought home what I’ve been witnessing and not able to put into words. Every once in a while I see some type of caring or loving emotion in DH and I have to stop an…7 -
Re: Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
If she doesn't accept or understand verbal explanations, she won't grasp them in written form either. Agree that it might damage her trust in you. For me, one of the most frustrating aspect…4 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
As for a surgery in mid-stage (perhaps stage 4), my mother had a torn tendon in her hip that was not responding to any non-surgical treatment, so she had it repaired surgically. She was under general…6 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
First point: will surgery increase decline? Possibly, or she may just experience a temporary change. Dementia patients do not always respond well in unfamiliar circumstances but may revert back to pr…4 -
Re: Mom 89 has alz dementia is having anger and agression
I have had this issue with my mom as well. It took a long time to find the right medication and dose. She is living in a nursing home now and I wonder if some or the reason for her improved mood is t…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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