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Re: Locked doors
it’s said that slide locks above eye level are effective, apparently PWD aren’t inclined to look up4 -
Re: Showering
Hi BassetHoundAnn, I didn't realize it was also a tactile thing, that it was common that Alzheimer's sufferers don't like the feel of water on their skin. When I got to the sentences in the article t…1 -
Re: Relatively strong appetite in late stage 7?
My DH told me, years ago that he did not want to be spoon fed. He said that if he was not able to enjoy a reasonable quality of life, that he wanted us to let him pass away.3 -
Re: Frustrated!
Medicare sent a podiatrist to our home on the schedule we agreed to. Monthly at one point. Then I pushed it to quarterly because DH has no issues with his feet, toenails, etc. and does not have diabe…1 -
Re: Progression with acknowledging and remembering
Sounds like you are doing everything you can in exactly the right way. You won't get a sense of new baseline until he is in the new environment for a while. Keep us posted how it goes, none of it is …1 -
Re: Frustrated!
I took DH to a podiatrist. I told him it was a foot check up like he goes to the Dr for yearly and that now he turned this age it’s required by his insurance.3 -
Re: Dilemma about Memory Care
Such an important but complicated dilemma. I think MCFs have gotten themselves into a Catch 22 situation. I think more people would be in MC earlier if it were less expensive but because it's so expe…3 -
Re: Colonoscopy Brings Complications
DeR MN Chickadee, Thank you for your kind words. My daughter and 12 year old grandson live with us and I know she will be a huge help with my DH. She is paraplegic so there are some things she cannot…1 -
Re: Dilemma about Memory Care
Tucson Anne, I am so with you on this. In the past few weeks, I have toured six memory care facilities. Two of them were dumps. Of the other four, I could see two as possibilities for my DH, now ente…2 -
Re: Working with an uncooperative caregiver/parent
If your Mother is middle stage dementia and your Dad can't talk— how would a home fire or break-in even be reported /noticed to get them help? Are they driving- still handling their finances? Sounds …2
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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