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Re: New guy
Hi rev, Welcome to the forum. Im glad you found your way here, but sorry you had to find us. My experience is much the same as lenbury in that the alcohol definitely helps with the anxiety of sundown…3 -
Re: Alzheimer et placement
Welcome, I have read that some tell their loved one the doctor has prescribed physical therapy. The assisted living facility will be where he gets the “therapy”. You might also just tell him the doct…2 -
Re: From Spouse to Nurse
I’m sure it is different for each person but I came to this full realization about 6 -9 months ago. My husband was well into stage 6 and just been accepted on Hospice. It’s a different mind set when …3 -
Re: New guy
I have found that wine does suppress the manic sun downing behavior. I doubt it is a sanctioned treatment but for me (5 years in) it is a survival tactic. She is not on any anti anxiety meds so I am …3 -
Re: New guy
I'm sorry you need this forum but "welcome". Like the others have said, don't argue, don't disagree, try not to be defensive and try to not show any negative emotion. Don't take anything sh…1 -
Re: Needing to move mother to memory care
The painting excuse is a good one. The less explanations, the better. Frankly, she may not even notice that she has been moved. Caregivers need to try to avoid projecting how THEY would feel in circu…2 -
Re: Getting desperate
Pumka, welcome to the club. You can talk to us, we all live with some version of what you describe. The local branch of the Alzheimer's Association may be able to refer you to in-person support group…2 -
Re: Looking for MC
Hi Kathy, My DH got COVID in Sept. and was hospitalized for a month with COVID and then behavioral disturbances. I told the doctor I couldn't bring him home as I couldn't handle it anymore. I never t…12 -
Re: New guy
Very good advice not to argue. You will never win. It's hard to understand , but , it's their way of thinking. I like the watering down the idea except the wine usually causes my DW to go to bed earl…5 -
Re: New guy
The best advice I've gotten is to not argue. You speak calmly, even when she raises her voice. Don't correct her. Don't try to reason with her. Simply nod to let her know you hear her or say somethin…7
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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