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Re: Procrastinating
My DH was diagnosed with Alz about 3 + years ago. His older brother had the disease & died 5 years ago after suffering about 8 years. My dear departed SIL told me “Don’t wait to get help”. She di…1 -
Re: Being Alz”hammered”
When people ask me how he's doing, unless they're close friends that actually want to hear it, I say, "about the same," or, "you know how Alzheimer's is, it's a one-way street." I…9 -
Re: Alcohol and guns
Please stop the driving, it's not safe. I had a family member killed by an impaired driver.4 -
Re: How many caregivers are keeping their spouses at home until the nightmare ends?
I am relatively new to this board. I've been on for about 3 or 4 months now. So far, I have found it informative and sad yet encouraging. I feel we need to realize that every situation is different. …3 -
Re: Secrets
I quit telling my mom things too because of her anxiety. Her anxiety was one of the biggest problems with her having dementia. The numerous phone calls, the crying. The trial and error on medications…1 -
Re: projecting future costs and availability of funds
To add to QBC's list: If the ALF or MCF charges a base rate for the room (incl. meals & housekeeping) and then charges extra for different levels of care (everything from meds management on up), …7 -
Re: Xmas decorations everywhere...
I would do these things at the same time whenever he is asleep: 1) Pack a small amount. 2) as you do so, cull out the items that you haven’t been displaying and get them out of sight - donate or sell…3 -
Re: Xmas decorations everywhere...
Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husband’s diagnosis. Someone posted here that “you can’t reason with someone whose ‘reasoner’ is broken.” That smacked me upside the head. You…3 -
Re: Procrastinating
Several months ago I realized I needed help in the morning. I had someone come in 5 days a week for 4 hours -- it has been a lifesaver. The aide is experienced with dementia and has given me the oppo…1 -
Re: MCI Diagnosis
My grandmother was excellent at showtiming, so what I did was intentionally bring her to her doctor’s appointment several hours too early. I blamed them for the change in her appointment time and too…4
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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