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Re: destructive treatment from my wife's daughter
We had a similar experience when a relative had Alzheimer’s. The relative that was blocked had power of attorney and all legal documents for care. An attorney was hired, he went to court, and won. Yo…2 -
Re: Eye exam
I took my DW to the ophthalmologist. The glaucoma check went OK but she could not respond properly for the eye exam portion (you know…which is better, this or this?) so I told the doctor to just stop…2 -
Re: Eye exam
I am concerned about the same thing for the next time DW needs an eye exam. I express this concern to a friend in the medical profession. She told me that eye exams are routinely administered to peop…1 -
Re: First Post
Welcome and so sorry you had to find “us”. Your future post raising kids has definitely been upended. Glad you were able to share your feelings here. None of this is fair and every journey is differe…5 -
Re: Memory Test struggles
Welcome to this forum and sorry that you have to be here. This forum has helped me with my DW who was also diagnosed with EOAD at the age of 53. She is now 56 and has progressed to late stage 5 now. …6 -
Re: Anger Issues with mom and losing caregivers
welcome to the place for info and support. Many agencies say their caregivers have experience but I doubt they have training in dementia caregiving. I gave my husband’s caregiver the book “The 36 Hou…2 -
Re: Maybe I’m overreacting?
Make an appointment for him at his doctors. Drop off a letter to the doctor the day before detailing your concerns. ( If you aren’t on your spouse’s HIPPA form, they can’t talk to you - but you can t…6 -
Re: Maybe I’m overreacting?
Also, she hates going to the doctor, dentist, eye dr, or even the beautician, so I don't mention it until an hour or so before time to leave. She always asks why she has to go to the doctor and …3 -
Re: Maybe I’m overreacting?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74297/maybe-i-m-overreacting I'm the case of my wife, the hostility and meanness was intolerable until the Dr prescribed Seroquel 8 years ago and she has been…4 -
Re: The Quiet Voice of Caregiving by Michael Whelan
Nailed it, and yes written beautifully. Thanks for posting.1
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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