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Re: Power of Attorney
Echoing everyone. Get a durable power of attorney for finances and health (not springing). You will need it. If you don’t have a will, get that done too. If you need a will too, use that as the prete…1 -
Re: Updating trust while DH is still able to consent
I'm probably going to catch some flack for this , but IMHO, while a CELA may have better contacts within the elder care community than another attorney, if they are not in or near your community they…2 -
Re: Difficult and lonely
I found the Tam- Cummings tool helpful in gauging my wife's stage. My best assessment is somewhere in Stage 6. Unfortunately my wife rejects any and all medications. I have tried every trick suggeste…2 -
Re: Difficult and lonely
Lkrielow99 I'm sorry you're going through this. Caregiving can be difficult and lonely. If the rexulti isn't working on the agitation and hallucinations, you may want to ask his doctor about another …3 -
Re: Difficult and lonely
Howhale and lkrielow- you both may be looking at situations that require hospitalization for stabilization. I know how hard it is to pull that trigger, but you may have to. Your own sanity and health…3 -
Re: DH diagnosed with Dementia
My husband says the same thing. Pretty much daily he apologizes to me for marrying a younger woman. I’m 68 and he’s 80. I tell him every time not to apologize, that he would do the same for me and I …4 -
Re: DH diagnosed with Dementia
As others have said, it’s important for the PWD to feel loved and that’s the best you can do. Your responses sound spot on. It’s a tough journey but you’ve found a great place to connect with others …3 -
Re: Does speech therapy
Same issue. It doesn't help. The brain damage is not repairable.4 -
Re: The trap we get into
Good for you! Sounds like loads of effort though on your part. I agree that a lot of "standard advice" about no caffeine etc. is BS when it comes to dementia. The dementia is going to make …3 -
Re: Does occupational therapy help
My DW underwent OT and PT during maybe late Stage 5, early Stage 6. I think it was pointless. They tried to “teach” techniques to someone who can’t really retain this. My DW complied with all the exe…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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