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Re: Have a plan!
Hi Charley, Bill's list is amazingly on point. I would add to the list to prepare for the ups and downs of grief, depression and just plain mental and emotional struggles. Don't hesitate to reach out…3 -
Re: Eye Doctor Visit
my husband complained about his eyes. I took him to the eye doctor and they found nothing. No change in his vision. I sent his complaints to the Neurologist who looked at his last brain scan and her …1 -
Re: I don't think I can do this anymore...
So sorry you are going through this. This terrible disease causes this behavior. The only thing that will stop it is medication. He’s agitated. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after m…2 -
Re: 1st night in MC tonight!
I know blocking the number feels horrible but it could be the right thing to do. You could change that ringtone to silent or get a call blocker/controller on her wireline phone and take the cell. Whe…1 -
Re: Painful Delusions
Welcome, and I agree with the need for medication for the paranoia and delusions. These suspicions of infidelity are very common, and medication is likely the only way out. This is a pretty advanced …1 -
Re: Eye Doctor Visit
A good ophthalmologist can determine the prescription just by looking at the eyes through the phoropter. If he is capable of sitting still, this might be good enough. As others have pointed out, the …1 -
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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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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