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Re: Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
As the daughter of a mother that is in MC, explaining may not do you any good. If she is as cognitive as you say, then she will remember everything you wrote and might not see you as an ally anymore.…8 -
Re: Hired companions to supplement MC.
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257485#Comment_257485 thanks. She also has a lifelong distrust of the medical profession. She refuses all medications, so meds are out. I hate to know that…1 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259192#Comment_259192 yes, there is lots to learn. Be patient with yourself and him. He is anxious because he’s confused and afraid. I found that reassurin…2 -
Re: TV help
What is the issue you are having with the TV? I’ve recently considered finding a smart plug solution to get my mom to go to bed earlier or to keep her from getting back up and watching tv in the midd…1 -
Re: Home visit
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259073#Comment_259073 Agreed! Given that every person is different, you will need to assess where her head is at. My DH has been in MC for 8 months now. He…4 -
Re: Start of incontinence
My DH was very resistant to any hygiene help. As incontinence started, I would slip an incontinence pad into his boxers briefs and work to get that on him. I actually pre-loaded the briefs with the p…4 -
Re: Start of incontinence
My DH has been incontinent for about a year & as expected is resistant to any hygienic measures. And I have a nursing background & it pains me to be unable to help him fully w/ his hygiene. A…4 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
Is it possible to call hospice and just ask them to explain?2 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
So sorry you are at the stage of this terrible disease where your DW does not recognize you as her spouse. I definitely remember the first time my DH didn’t recognize me. It really scared me, as yes …6 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
My DH goes in and out of knowing I’m his wife. Most of the time I’m his mom or his grandmother. I remember one day saying I’m your wife and he gave me a grimaced look. I said, well, maybe not. It’s a…3
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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