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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 -
Re: Getting support from family members
Sadly, the amount of help caregivers need and the amount of help children think they should have to give are rarely the same. It is helpful to lower your expectations so you will not be disapointed. …2 -
Re: Report to DMV
When my wife's driver's license came up for renewal, I took my POA and letter from her doctor and requested that they give her a non-driver's ID. They did so with no argument.1 -
Re: Alzheimer’s
I'm getting Kisunla. I get a brief headache right afterwards, but had a terrible headache, nausea, and dizziness 2 weeks later. I was worried it was ARIA and headed out to the emergency room. Bu…1 -
Re: attend a wedding?
I agree with everyone's opinion - you should not take your DW to this wedding. I'll add another reason that I deal with, not sure if this happens to others: The day after an event with fami…2 -
Re: Advice for getting help for cousin
I would contact Adult Protective Services in the county where she lives. They should be able to appoint a guardian. I would not discuss it with her. She won’t understand or remember. You can also con…2
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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