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Re: PPA Semantic variant Swallowing issues
my DH had Alzheimer’s-Posterior Cortical Atrophy and declined quickly after stage 6. He started pocketing food and couldn’t remember to swallow. A Speech Therapist did a swallow test and the facility…1 -
Re: Memory Care Facility
If there is an Oasis Senior Services in your area, contact them. The service is free. Our local representative was excellent and educated us in the process and set up tours of facilities with us that…1 -
Re: Medicaid Cuts, Inside Info or Tea Leaf Readers?
The rhetoric coming out of the White House on this is either inaccurate, misleading, or wishful thinking. To think a trillion in Medicaid cuts isn't going to affect all of us and only will affec…3 -
Re: Driving with MCI diagnosis
Welcome. You doctor can order testing to evaluate your driving ability. Dementia is about so much more than bad memory. You might also want to check with your car insurance company. With an mci diagn…1 -
Re: Driving with MCI diagnosis
Hi there. So sorry about your diagnosis, but it is good that you are being proactive and considering limitations. Most people hate to give up driving, and yet there comes a time when that is the safe…1 -
Re: Is it time?
You know the answer to your question already. Nobody can police a LO constantly. Dangerous situations can crop up anytime. I recall that things have been tough at home for a while now, and I believe …2 -
Re: What do you say to LO who is experiencing Hallucinations/delusions?
I am frequently speechless when my husband talks about the “people downstairs” or “her” - the woman he’d like to date. I decided to start drafting things I might say. That’s helping me feel less stre…2 -
Re: Hospice
so pleased for you @CindyBum and your DW I am tearful for you too - mostly for the extra care you both deserve. You are a superb caregiver! Hang in there Prayers and hugs!3 -
Re: Hospice
I'm so sorry @CindyBum . I understand why you're a wreck, but just know that your DW will have more eyes on her, and will get more attentive care. There really is a full hospice team, and i…6 -
Re: Hospice
I’m glad you have a more supportive Team around you. Hospice also has Respite options and often, trained Volunteers available to sit with your loved one. But, I understand the tears. I will tell you …10
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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