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Re: Facebook Alzheimer/Dementia Group
There are several on FB, but I find this site the most helpful. Some FB groups have members who are very judgmental, and that is not what any of us needs right now.3 -
Re: Facebook Alzheimer/Dementia Group
I was not a member of that FB group. I was a member of a different FB group. It was much more active than this forum… but there was much more drama on it. People calling each other out, insulting tho…2 -
Re: Memory care
@ME44 I'm sorry you've reached this place in the disease progression. "Sanitary" issues are safety issues. Her behaviors, aside from the work they create for you, could cause illn…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Good morning. Still dark here with a warm and cloudy day ahead. Eaglemom— Good luck with the CT scan today. I hope you get answers and an actionable plan for some relief. I'm sorry you don'…1 -
Re: Ready to throw the towel in
I would say that it is worth meeting with an elder care attorney if you haven’t already to be sure you are protecting yourself and your dad. I found it very helpful to have an attorney nearby even th…1 -
Re: Similar ?
PS: you are experiencing anticipatory grief. Many of us dementia caregivers go through that. I heard about this organization on a Facebook group. They have in person and online support groups. https:…2 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
@staciehun Dad's geri psych was the most important part of dad's care team after mom. He was a wizard with combining meds to damp down anxiety/behaviors while minimizing side effects. I hop…3 -
Re: Which ID cards need to be with PWD
Mom kept dad's insurance and ID in her wallet. She filled dad's wallet with random loyalty cards and a couple $1 bills. For elopement purposes, a PWD should be wearing some sort of Medic-Al…2 -
Re: Urge to pee but no pee
Does she wear depends. Since nothing comes out when you take her could you just reassure her that her depends will catch it. I know that the sensation will still be there and will be uncomfortable fo…1 -
Re: Getting support from family members
You have been given great advice. I will attach the staging tool. I agree with giving them information and asking for help with specific things, but I also recommend to keep your expectations low. If…3
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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