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Re: Concern about potential surgery
my Mom had vaginal prolapse and already had a hysterectomy and was elderly. She had a colpocleisis procedure a surgical treatment, which involves sewing the vaginal walls together to hold pelvic orga…1 -
Re: Terrified!
My Dh is stage 7 and is on Hospices. I am so grateful to have Hospices as well as VA to help with DH needs. I too struggle with the longevity of this disease. I try to stay in the moment. If I dwell …5 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
I am reading The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path, by Emma Heming-Willis (Bruce Willis' wife) for the third time now. I keep finding little trinket…8 -
Re: Losing his thermostat - supposed to do anything?
DW generally feels much colder than me. I have had success with plug in electric blankets. I keep one on her side of the bed and second on the couch. She really appreciates it when I pre-warm her sid…5 -
Re: Is repeated aspiration pneumonia common?
Your mother has a terminal disease and there is no re-hab for this . Pneumonia is common and at some point families bring dementia hospice or palliative care on board and decide to no longer go to ER…2 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
My DH is in stage 7 and home under Hospice care. Beginning of stage 6 his sundowning (moving things around and constantly in motion) was so bad we started him on Seroquel after reading and suggestion…4 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
I purchased a lift recliner from Wayfair so that I could have someone assemble it for us. My DH LOVES it, and I think the massage helps with circulation. My DH (Stage 7) gets cold purple-blue feet. T…3 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
Is the prolapse so pronounced that it's adversely affecting her life? Is the person recommending the surgery aware she is in mid-stage dementia. I had what is regarded as a very simple hysterect…4 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
My DH had hernia surgery when he was probably in Stage 5. I made sure all the health care workers knew he had dementia so they wouldn’t rely on his answers to questions and I also asked the anesthesi…1 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
I found special shoes on Amazon that were made for people with swollen feet. They were very easy to get on and off and the price was reasonable.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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