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Re: It’s finally happening. Placing hubby in MC
@Katcat Mom packed up dad's stuff while he napped, and I took it over to the MCF for her and set the room up ahead of time. Since we used a similar fiblet— taking dad to a new doctor to "ma…5 -
Re: Medicare Question
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74268/medicare-question I've found our local Counsel on Aging very helpful in providing advice and/or referrals to local experts who are familiar with local s…3 -
Re: Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
My sister is in the same boat - late stage, but physically very healthy. If you look at Peggy's lab results, she looks great - plus, she's only 64. She's normal in every way - except h…3 -
Re: Medicare Question
FYI-I saw an headline that United Advantage plans were being discontinued in 109 counties. If so, this might make it easier for her to transfer back and get a supplement. Check into it.1 -
Re: home care vs assisted living
We did not technically “choose” home care over AL, but because of circumstances over which I had no control, we tried home care for about a year (nothing close to 24/7, except for one hard and very e…4 -
Re: Caregiver who is a nurse
Hi; I can validate what you are saying. I have been a nurse in dementia care for 20 years and now that my own father has memory issues I can’t handle it and I don’t want to. I just want my dad back. …2 -
Re: When or if or why to call ambulance if notable changes in bp and demeanor
Hospice would be very helpful to you. Please call them for an assessment. I also would discontinue taking her blood pressure. It is not really giving you information that you need.2 -
Re: When or if or why to call ambulance if notable changes in bp and demeanor
Hospice was the best thing that ever happened on this dementia journey. No longer did I have to make all of the decisions, I had an entire team to help me and 24/7 phone support. Add to that visits b…3 -
Re: 92 Year Old Grandmother (Dementia due to aging) & 63 Year Old Uncle (Frontotemporal Dementia)
Hello Jack11672, welcome to the forum/discussion boards. You will get more responses in the future when you open a new discussion. Just click on the orange button with a plus sign or/and the "Ne…4 -
Re: 92 Year Old Grandmother (Dementia due to aging) & 63 Year Old Uncle (Frontotemporal Dementia)
Sorry you are facing all this. It is very hard. First is the legal question. Does your partner have a durable power of attorney? Guardianship? Is the 63-year-old male a relative? You might want to ca…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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