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Re: When or if or why to call ambulance if notable changes in bp and demeanor
yes. Call hospice. They will get extra help, nurse visits. That will also alleviate your dad’s worry - because now there will be a nurse to call if there is a need to.3 -
Re: When or if or why to call ambulance if notable changes in bp and demeanor
You may want to ask for a hospice referral. I would also consider a DNR order. It's hard and you all would benefit from the support.3 -
Re: help!! constipation
When I worked as a aid, we would give coffee with prune juice i. It. It usually always worked and didn't cramp them. Now as a retired nurse i still use it on DH occasionally, usually works. They…1 -
Re: PWD calling police repeatedly
It’s time to disappear the phone. Create a fib that it’s broken and being fixed. You will have to repeat the answer many many times each day. His memory is gone. 2 things I learned here when I joined…2 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
Try the website Open Path. Many therapists listed. Some take Medicare, some are sliding scale income based fees. Hope you find someone to talk to.4 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
You can also call the Alzheimer’s toll free number for resources in your area. The number is 800-272-39002 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
here’s one place you can call. Caregiver Support Network. https://www.caregiveraction.org/caregiver-support-tips/1 -
Re: Heartfelt Gratitude
What would we do without our dogs and This Group!!! Jomarie- I just looked this up and got the following quote from google AI (I didn’t vet, but seems worth checking out): Top online therapy provider…2 -
Re: Just Sad
One of the things that made my sadness worse was when I would watch videos or read books about caregiving and they would say things like, "stay calm (frustration makes them worse), don't ge…5 -
Re: Taking Away Driving Privileges
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73375/taking-away-driving-privileges I won't let my husband drive. He has mixed dementia and little executive function. He wants to drive worse than anything …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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