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Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
I felt the need to protect my children’s image of their father and didn’t want to tell them all the crazy stuff he did. Don’t! They can’t help if they don’t know what’s going on. My family stepped up…4 -
Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
You need to dementia-proof your household. This means to make the home safe for a PWD (person with dementia). Everything dangerous needs to be locked up. PWD have been known to drink bleach or other …4 -
Re: Looking for ideas to a rather specific situation re: mom obsessing
I am having a similar issue with my mom. She can forget most things within minutes, but she will not forget "her house", which is the IL/AL apartment she lived in for 6 years prior to movin…1 -
Re: How to take away responsibilities
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254157#Comment_254157 I also added alerts to our one shared bank account along these same lines. Every time there is a withdrawal (I sent the amount to any…1 -
Re: Respite
I suppose you can eventually use this to explain to her why you’ve placed her ( once you have). Not to be unkind, but to say ‘you are correct, I haven’t been doing the best job so I’ve found someplac…1 -
Re: Helping Mom Get Help
My advice would be to just be to visit and enjoy time with her and let the facility do their job. If you get involved she may end up angry and resentful of you. Let the staff take the heat. I hope th…2 -
Re: I need a hug please
I'm definitely with the side that says call the CA friends and explain why you can't host them. They will understand - and it is possible that they didn't agree to come at all. As far …2 -
Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
So many of us have experienced bizarre behaviors with our loved ones. Your new friends on this website will offer so much understanding and compassion, which is so desperately needed during this time…4 -
Re: Frustrated and overwhelmed
You are in a safe place to open up, share your concerns, your fears and your experiences. Too often those who are not living in this nightmare cannot fully understand the experiences we face often. U…5 -
Re: Fidget and Anxiety Reducing Toys
We used fidgets and other "toys" for children or memory care patients for anxiety. They can help but you have to find the ones that your loved one will respond to. Amazon is a source for ma…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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