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Re: Door Locks
I would also recommend a gps tracker. Project Lifesaver offers gps tracker watches through local police or sheriff departments. They register your love one in a central data base with a photo and inf…1 -
Re: Wife with Early Onset Alzheimer's
That's a difficult spot to be in. Sorry you have to go through all that. Make sure to ask about their emergency procedures and how they handle sudden changes in your wife's behaviour or hea…2 -
Re: Wife with Early Onset Alzheimer's
I am sorry you are here. If you have an Oasis Senior Services where you live, they can recommend an agency for in home care with people who work with dementia patients. This is extremely important. W…2 -
Re: Wife with Early Onset Alzheimer's
Welcome. Glad you’re here but not for the reason. Sorry about your wife. I would ask for someone with dementia experience. Be specific about your needs. Will they do light housekeeping, prepare meals…2 -
Re: The Cavalry Is Not Coming
The VA has an entire geriatric team for dementia patients. We have found them to be extremely helpful. Make sure that a geriatric psychiatrist is on the team and that you supply them with POA and med…4 -
Re: Neurological Symptoms
A family member with later stage Alzheimer’s exhibited these exact behaviors. Has she had the blood test for Alzheimer’s? That might be a next step.2 -
Re: My Mom passed away October 5th 2025
@Istoppedescaping, you are most welcome! Yes, forgiveness is vital. Most people think the forgiven party is the party who benefits most from being forgiven. That is incorrect. The person who forgives…1 -
Re: ER visit, then more decline??
@mrhmlh That sounds like quite the ordeal for you both. I agree with the others that a hospice evaluation would be useful. My concern about the MC with the wait list is that by the time mom's tu…2 -
Re: I am just learning my mom may have Alzheimers
Welcome. Most people with dementia have something called anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. This creates so many problems. People with dementia also lack t…1 -
Re: Using AI
Will it help me compose an obituary for my DH? I want to have it mostly finished before he passes away because I know I will be too emotional at the time to put anything together. Sounds very interes…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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