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Re: What is the best way to help
We finally convinced my mom when the doctor said she was not safe to be in the house alone. (If her doctor hasn’t said this I would just tell her he/she did)Don’t get me wrong it still wasn’t easy, b…1 -
Re: Decorations for Dad
Thanks. I worry about the news he watches that is in his room. Although he can't hear anything or follow the story, some scenes can be disturbing. So far he hasn't shown any anxiety over the news, bu…2 -
Re: Decorations for Dad
With severe cognitive decline, I probably wouldn't decorate for him. Visual processing is impacted in late-stage dementia, so it's hard to know if he would even notice you hung pictures. Two things I…1 -
Re: Necessity of a diagnosis
If they're not on Social Security a diagnosis is imperative to file for disability.1 -
Re: Expectations of Employed Caregivers
The caregiver I had was willing to take DW out to various activities. She took her to the movies, park, car rides, lunch with girlfriends and shopping. We still had 2 cars so I let the caregiver use …4 -
Re: Talking merciless nonsense
Hello welcome to the club. It’s such a nightmare but unfortunately everything you describe sounds normal in the broken world our OH live in. I can only imagine how frightening it must be for them. Fo…2 -
Re: Necessity of a diagnosis
Getting a diagnosis helps with getting proper medical treatment, file for medical insurance and hospice care.1 -
Re: Leqembi treatments for early dementia
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in April 2024 and decided to try Leqembi. Our local medical system is not helpful; we decided to drive 635 miles to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. I and DW found it…7 -
Re: One year MC anniversary
Brenda, I’m so sorry. I would ask for Hospice. I waited too long to ask although people here said I should. I was in denial. If your DH is getting aspiration pneumonia, it will continue and happen of…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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