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Re: Feeling Guilty
I guess I have a different take on this. Nursing home staff need to “tell” them what to do, where to go and where to sit, because they probably dont know (but don’t realize it). My mom complains abou…3 -
Re: Got the Job. Now What?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74235/got-the-job-now-what My advice is to contact Oasis Senior Advisors. They are located all over Florida. They assist with in home care, assisted living/memory …2 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
Agree with the urinal suggestion… Urinals can be great in an urgent moment. We used them at first because it was too hard for DH to walk from the bed to the toilet at night. As things progressed, he …3 -
Re: Do You Ever?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74250/do-you-ever This is very interesting. Yes, I have felt the same way and questioned my own ability to see the truth, and think "maybe it's just me.&…5 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
@staciehun This piece spoke to me. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/01/nx-s1-5336314/caregiver-caregiving-identity-family-support-burnout1 -
Re: Do You Ever?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254994#Comment_254994 Misperception: Dementia can affect how the brain interprets sensory information, leading to hallucinations or delusions where your hu…2 -
Re: Memory care
I was in a somewhat similar situation and this is what has worked for me (so far). Navigate DW away from activities that are increasingly problematic. DW no longer is involved in laundry, dishes, or …4 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
When my dad has b'room issues (and he had a lot of that!) we would take him to the b'room and lightly run the water in the sink which often worked. We also wouldn't talk or do anything…3 -
Re: Dealing with BM Clean up!
When you realize you may be the first to go, make sure also to realize that, although caring for your spouse is important, it's also important to carve out times and spaces for yourself. Realizi…2 -
Re: A Smack of Reality
My DW had been taking gabapentin daily for back pain when I met her 15 years ago. She was diagnosed 3 years ago with EOAD. Not being a doctor, this is just my thoughts that I believe gabapentin after…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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