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Re: THC for caregiver
Where I live the taxes are almost as much as the bag of product, so I got my DH a medical card which eliminates paying taxes. My DH uses THC/CBD gummies during the day, and THC/CBN gummies at night. …1 -
Re: Processing The Grief
You asked about resources to help with this special kind of grief. During my husband's illness, I found a hospice caregiver support group that was very beneficial. I was actually asked to stay o…2 -
Re: Processing The Grief
Hello @howhale , I’m so sorry you find yourself here in Stage 8. I too have been struggling to acclimate myself to this new reality; I’m almost at 3 months. I speak with a therapist weekly but not su…3 -
Re: Assisted living
@Katcat said took hubby to tour assisted living facility. Of course he asks am I trying to get rid of him. I wish I could turn back time and undo this. Unfortunately, you are not going to get DH'…3 -
Re: Area Agency on Aging assessment
Hi, Annie. I am quite new to these discussion boards. A friend told me about Elder Care Attorneys and how they helped her with a Qualified Income Trust (QIT)for her DH. This trust helped her with res…2 -
Re: Frustration and Delay getting ID
I think each state handles these matters as per their state specific procedures. My recommendation would be to call the ALZ help line and see if they can put you in contact with some agency in Massac…4 -
Re: Mom and Stepdad diagnosed with dementia, Mom and 1 sibling in Denial
I am sorry that this happened. Yes, if your mom has given someone else DPOA and removed the hipaa access there is very little you can do, besides keep an eye on the situation and call APS if it gets …1 -
Re: Mom and Stepdad diagnosed with dementia, Mom and 1 sibling in Denial
In my opinion it is sibling s’s responsibility as DPOA to protect your mom from sibling r and herself. I hate conflict myself, but your mom needs to be protected. That is the point of the DPOA. Maybe…1 -
Re: Relative and Finance Issues
Welcome, although sorry for the reason you are here. Relatives fighting about money and care unfortunately does happen. We hear about it fairly often on this forum. I am not a lawyer, the information…1 -
Re: Here's a new one I wasn't ready for
hypersexuality can be a behavior of dementia. Once he gets moved if it happens again I would speak to his doctor about medication. I agree he needs to be in Memory Care. ALs are not usually locked an…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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