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Re: Convince me
I’m sorry that you felt judged. That was probably not the reaction the social worker intended. Making sure you know of all available help, resources, and, yes, caregiving requirements and responsibil…4 -
Re: Caring for Parent
welcome. Sorry about your Mom. Your Mom has Anosognosia which is a neurological condition where a person lacks awareness or insight into their own physical or mental disability, often caused by demen…2 -
Re: Movies about dementia & caregiving — what actually feels real?
If a movie is based on a book, I read the book first. So, that was what I did with, "Still Alice." The movie did not disappoint. I am going to look for the others you mentioned, as I too li…1 -
Re: Movies about dementia & caregiving — what actually feels real?
I really enjoyed Season 1 of "The Inside Man." It was entertaining, sensitive, therapeutic for me.2 -
Re: Movies about dementia & caregiving — what actually feels real?
I liked the movie the Pleasure Seekers. It deals with suicide but somehow didn’t depress me. There were actually some laughable scenes.1 -
Re: Movies about dementia & caregiving — what actually feels real?
Thank you for suggesting this movie! It wasn't available for me on Netflix, but I was able to rent it on Prime Video. Movie quote: "When he says or does things that seem odd, you should act…2 -
Re: Movies about dementia & caregiving — what actually feels real?
You could try A Headfull of Honey on Netflix I watched, I laughed, I cried and then I recommended it to our two older children. They watched in their own time and it’s helped them understand their Da…2 -
Re: Convince me
@maugi200 I don't understand you parsing more help or an extra set of eyes on your DH as a negative for a host of reasons. Some thoughts. Your husband is a vulnerable individual and frankly, thi…6 -
Re: Convince me
@maugi200, here in the states, social workers are our allies. They do observe you, and the difficulties you face or may face. They then report their findings in an attempt to advocate on your behalf,…4 -
Re: Convince me
please have a Plan B. I had planned on keeping my DH at home as long as possible with help from the VA because he was a veteran. I was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and had no choice but to place …7
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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