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Re: Relatively strong appetite in late stage 7?
My mom enjoyed a hearty appetite, and was also able to feed herself, throughout stage 7. In fact she was eating and drinking pretty well until about two weeks before she died. She was in late stage 7.1 -
Re: All necessary input relative to the initial discussion about my Aunt received. None further needed.
@three4rd The facility pays the referral fee when the resident family signs the contract and pays. Facilities do not pay an annual fee to be included which might be considered a form of advertising. …1 -
Re: Just need a hug today
Diane, I feel the same no life and worthless but you know in your heart your family needs you and you will see your husband again. When I feel like that, a good cry sometimes helps. Be kind to yourse…5 -
Re: Intelgenx shows cognitive improvement
That Emory situation sure sounds shady. I hope they get to the bottom of this and throw the book at anyone who tampered with the process or results. As soon as I heard this med might help with mental…1 -
an awful lot of tears here
Hello dear community, So, um, I am thinking that the amount of tears I am processing through might be considered excessive by others. I am in a support group and in counseling and I have medicines on…7 -
Re: Just need a hug today
Know that you are not alone. You have many supporters here. Sending a big hug for you.4 -
Re: Food Obsessions
Hi Daisie. Taste perception can change with dementia, I wonder if that's contributing to the problem. Some medications can also have taste side effects. I believe she lives with you? You may have to …1 -
Re: Progression - coping with ongoing loss
ahhhhh!!!!! @Emily 123 i cannot thank you enough for “getting it.” You get it. I’m so happy I did do some self care as I can now visit my mom and not feel off balance or resentful. Guess the guilt wa…2 -
Re: Colonoscopy Brings Complications
I think in the daily course of dealing with our beloved’s Alzheimer’s we can’t or won’t take the extra time/energy to nnnwork out a plan B. We think “Nah, that’s too far fetched. Got enough on my pla…2 -
Re: DH in hospital, update
Belle, Sorry you are going down this unnecessary path trying to get the health care directive signed off. I know how frustrating this can be as DW’s PCP would not sign her’s when she needed surgery a…5
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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