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Re: Does your loved one complain??
wife,approx stg 6 does not complain but informs of many ailments that disappear in moments, I try to follow through and will be basically asked what the heck I’m talking about….. good luck as we’re a…3 -
Re: Running away from me
ugh so sorry and so frustrating. Good example of why we caregivers ignore our own needs. I don’t know what you do to avoid a repeat except not take him with you.1 -
Re: HELP me please
I'm glad that you found us, but I'm so sorry for your situation. It is hard to separate the disease from the person, especially if your grandma was less than pleasant before her diagnosis. One thing …4 -
Re: Totally inappropriate and weird clothing choices
I find it sad that people will say a PWD won't do something when in reality they can't do anything anymore. They can't choose appropriate clothing. That's part of the definition of stage 6. PWDs need…5 -
Re: So which end is up?
My stepdad showtimed incredibly well and my mom believed it because she found it too painful to accept he was deteriorating. A medical situation resulted in him being sent to memory care/nursing care…4 -
Re: So which end is up?
That does sound like showtiming to my ear. It can be crazy-making. Dad could showtime like there was an Oscar in it for him. The last time we took him to the geripsych, about 6 months before he died,…2 -
Re: Does she really have Vascular Dementia?
My mom has vascular dementia. For many at her AL and even here, memory seems to be the biggest most obvious symptom. My moms memory is not too bad. Her problems are executive functioning, logic and r…1 -
Re: @PRC regarding Grief
@PRC I haven't lost my DW yet, but have been already swallowed by grief. Not quite to where you are now and I'm so sorry you're in it and struggling. The one thing I finally did for myself was reach …3 -
Re: MedicAlert bracelet or something else?
@JackN Hi and welcome. Wandering/elopement takes a multifaceted approach. Prevention first with multiple safety nets. Unless you're in a major city, I would encourage you to reach out to local first …2 -
Re: Night time going home trips
My wife would wake several times a night and insist we had to leave because people were coming to hurt or kill us. Once in the car she would be fine and would be fine when we initially got home but w…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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