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Re: Anger and anxiety
Before my wife moved to MC she was jealous of my time if I did anything with our older grandkids she said that I loved them more then her. Our oldest granddaughter (who was 16) would come over once a…2 -
Re: Betrayed
Consider guardianship. He will need some sort of third party legal intervention in order for a divorce to be accomplished. You might as well consider guardianship if his cognitive status will require…3 -
Re: Picking Skin
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/242300#Comment_242300 https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/242300#Comment_242300 He is using an antihistamine. The cream that you mentioned, which I…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
Mint - A few months before my sister passed away, her memory care facility hired a new assistant activities guy. He was probably 23 years old (ish). He was great with the residents. One day as I was …2 -
Re: Betrayed
JFKOC has a very important point: the DPOA should have access and knowledge of the financial situation and be able to funnel cash to the overwhelming needs/responsibilities. If DPOA doesn't know or h…5 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
I agree with above. Do not try this at home. It’s not safe without very clear medical advice and supervision. He may need to be admitted to a medical unit for detox and to avoid him having alcohol wi…3 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
Alcohol made my husband's dementia so much worse. I couldn't get him to stop drinking so I put him in MC for 5 weeks. Once he was sober, I could see that I could manage him at home. I brought him hom…7 -
Re: Period of inactivity
Is he on hospice yet? If not, I would suggest getting him evaluated. Unless you still want him to get all medical treatment. If that’s the case, then call an ambulance next time- he’s possibly having…2 -
Decompressing after a tough visit
I guess all we can do is take a deep breath and exhale, right? I visited my mom yesterday. She is in Memory Care. I put my game face on. I went through the locked doors she now lives behind. I walk t…11 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
Yes, talk to the professionals. I swapped out for NA liquor with DH. But he also loves dark beer and guiness makes a NA version that I always pour into a glass for him. The best thing I did was to cr…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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