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Re: They really have no idea!!
This is a tough one. It sounds as if this is coming from a mother concerned about her son that she loves. It’s easy for someone not living in your shoes to easily say “just put the person in ….” But …4 -
Re: Understanding the number system ?
These are functional stages, not stages of the disease. Medical doctors generally use a mild, moderate, severe staging for the disease, while caregivers use the seven-part scale that discusses progre…2 -
Re: Understanding the number system ?
Thanks this will help.2 -
Re: Cereal ..... Again
healthy choice frozen meals are pretty good. Pop them in the microwave for 4/5 minutes and you will have a decent meal. Best wishes4 -
Re: DW just diagnosed with Early onset Alzheimer's
I think you must get your legal stuff in order with a certified elder attorney and meet with a financial planner. It is important to get that done before your DW progresses further. I’d to the legal …2 -
Re: DH put on in home hospice care
Nancy, My DW was recently accepted into hospice in-home care. I very sadly removed her from her two days a week in day care (ADHC). My reason for giving up those very needed hours of freedom is becau…1 -
Re: Financial questions related to care
Welcome - I am in a similar financial and home situation with my DW w/EO at age 49 and I am 62 - retired early to care for her. See an elder care attorney as soon as possible. I did and because I saw…2 -
Re: Did I Over React?
Whether it's dementia or not, only various tests can help determine. I personally believe stress can cause these dementia-like symptoms to flare up, but whether the condition is due to an underlying …2 -
Re: New to this group
My husband started having periods of “fogginess” in his late 60s. He would complain about it periodically. Eight years ago we had him tested and he was told MCI with depression with possibility of Al…3 -
Re: Wandering outside
Let the police take her under the Baker Act and have her admitted for the 3 days. At the end of those 3 days, you tell the hospital social worker that you cannot keep her safe or yourself safe and th…6
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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