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Re: Just need a hug today
I'm adding my hugs ((HUGS)) as well, @SDianeL . I, too, feel the pain of not knowing what to do next now that DH is in MC (and actually seems happier than before). Please remember that despite the pa…3 -
Re: Neuro/pyschiatrist test
DH has been tested 3 times already with the 4th test scheduled for next month. The first 2 times were at a private clinic where after we had the meeting to discuss the results we were handed the very…1 -
Re: Neuro/pyschiatrist test
No that is not normal, that is an unacceptable delay in communication. It may not make a clinical difference if your DH is not a candidate for medication, but in my mind it's very poor practice. I'd …2 -
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
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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