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Re: The day of the toddler
I know it’s frustrating but it’s the disease. Found this online: “When a dementia patient frequently says "no" to everything, it can be frustrating for caregivers, but it's important t…1 -
Re: Partner’s Legs Won’t Respond — Is This Common in Later Stages?
When my wife fell down six times in two weeks, I moved her to memory care for her protection. I always said I would place her when an institution could do a better job than I, and that time had come.…2 -
Re: Numb to other causes of sadness now?
My only remaining sibling died last year. I took my DH with AL with me and we had to stay in a hotel for a week . I had to monitor my DH whose behavior changed from the moment we began the 9 hour dri…3 -
Re: Am I going to die?
When my wife told me she was afraid she was losing her mind and afraid she was going to die, I assured her I was with her and would always help her. That reassurance seemed to help her. The question …8 -
Re: Partner’s Legs Won’t Respond — Is This Common in Later Stages?
If your partner isn't receiving home health or hospice services, please ask the doc to order this. They can give instructions and advise on a hoyer lift or other items that could help you. God b…3 -
Re: Am I going to die?
your going to have to deflect this question, or ask a question back and not answer, or tell a fib and deflect. Don’t address this directly. It will only worsen his ability to cope with it.5 -
Re: Numb to other causes of sadness now?
I think that is exactly what has happened to you. I feel the same way. We only have a certain capacity for sadness, and seeing our loved one deteriorate from this terrible disease is more than our he…8 -
Re: Partner’s Legs Won’t Respond — Is This Common in Later Stages?
Marier once they are at this stage you may want to look into memory care, both for them and for your health.2 -
Re: Stage 6 - How Much Medical Care is Appropriate?
We found out four years ago that my wife has Alzheimer's. Her father had ALZ, so we know the drill. It is her hope that she does not have to go through the whole journey. We have filled out adva…2 -
Re: Home to his parents in the evening
I used seroquel in the early afternoon. Crushed in chocolate pudding or applesauce. Another "treat" at about 8 made for a restful night for both of us. Rick5
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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