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Re: How to handle angry people?
I am sorry. You do seem to have a lot going on. If I am reading correctly you are willing to sacrifice a safe environment for both you & your husband to will/gift your house to a child? Does that…1 -
Re: Treatment with Lecanemab (Leqembi®)?
Linda, I am interested in more information. I also have APOE 4 and am therefore at higher risk. Did you have brain leaks or bleeding? Thanks for any additional information.1 -
Re: Gotta work, DH can't be alone but not ready to be placed, holy Cr. what do I do?
You may also see if your state offers respite vouchers, which would offer some financial relief for a sitter. The state I reside in (OK) they offer $300.00 every quarter I know it's not much but, eve…2 -
Re: early onset dementia and memory care
My mom had early onset and we moved her to memory care when she was about 70. She also looked younger than that; her body was in great shape, she was active and she never got gray hair so she really …1 -
Re: step down symptoms of vascular dementia
here’s a link. Each person progresses differently and she could have behaviors in 2 stages at once or not have a behavior that’s listed. It depends on the part of the brain affected and other things.…1 -
Re: New Here
I would rarely recommend moving a pwd in with adults that need to continue working. If living in their own home is no longer working, it may be better to make the decision to place in a facility that…3 -
Re: Leqembi/Kisunla
Kisunla is more expensive, hard to get a price quote. I’d advise buying supplemental insurance as soon as possible for anyone getting Medicare as we save $1600+ every two infusions and our supplement…3 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
Good news, it won't last forever. The change is not permanent. I was feeling the same way until I put my wife in memory care. I'm still tied to her, but not 24/7. When you're relieved from constant c…5 -
Re: New Here
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Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
Definitely support your sibling. He may not be doing it the way you would, but he is doing it. Criticizing what he’s doing may result in your mom being on a plane back to you. If he’s deferring to wh…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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