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Re: Eye Doctor Visit
The last time I took DW to the Optometrist she could not follow any instructions for him to complete the exam. She was in stage 5 at that time and I have not attempted to get her an exam in several y…1 -
Re: Eye Doctor Visit
Hi lhuerta. It very well may not be his eyes but his brain that is causing the problem- he can't interpret what he sees. This is pretty common. My partner has increasing difficulties with both sights…2 -
Re: Eye Doctor Visit
My LO's vascular stroke caused partial loss of sight in his left eye. He wore glasses before the event and I know his eyesight has deteriorated. I do not see the advantage or positives in taking him …1 -
Re: Disability vs Social Security at 62
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Re: Disability vs Social Security at 62
He could go out on sick leave with a doctor's note pending completion of his medical and neurological evaluation. He already has multiple health issues. SSDI requires lots of medical documentation, b…3 -
Re: I don't think I can do this anymore...
I agree with terei. Here's the thing: if you can't stand him, no one else will be able to either. You need to get him medicated to control this before you can even consider placement. I'm so sorry. B…8 -
Re: Updating trust while DH is still able to consent
Rick the only hole I see there is if something unexpected happened to you, who would act for you? You really need documents that specify someone besides her to act on your behalf if you can’t.2 -
Re: DH diagnosed with Dementia
@LindaLouise and others: I highly recommend reading "Loving Someone who has Dementia" by Pauline Boss. Pauline Boss's exploration of ambiguous grief helped me understand the devastating gri…4 -
Re: Does speech therapy
Maru, he may well forget names of loved ones—and their relationships. It's painful but to be expected. I'm sorry your daughter has unrealistic expectations. I doubt if your insurance will cover much.…2 -
Re: Does speech therapy
@Maru My take on this is to try the speech services if you can get them covered by insurance. I seriously doubt he'll improve, remain stable or even progress at a less rapid rate as a result. He may …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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