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Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
My husband started out with MCI many years ago. He did everything except the plant based diet and after two years there was some improvement based on testing in one area(can't remember which are…5 -
Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
My DH was diagnosed in 9/2023 with MCI and Alzheimer’s. His initial symptoms began end of 6/2022 after a brief mild Covid episode. His symptoms were anxiety and multiple somatic complaints that escal…5 -
Re: Awkward and Embarrassing
I have used cards explaining my DW's condition. At first I was not sure how the cards would be received, but people have nodded and smiled and all was well.2 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
My DH’s home health aide has gone above and beyond her usual duties this year so I’m planning to show my appreciation of her care with a card w/ gratuity. She’s become like another family member to D…4 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
I always gave small gifts to my caregivers at this time of year. Usually it was a few different kinds of Christmas cookies in a pretty tin. For the caregiver who was with us all the way through, I ga…4 -
Re: Christmas gratuities
I’ve heard of people giving their mailman gifts and their house cleaner and Gardner. My caregiver is taking care of my most loved thing in the world, my DW, so I will be giving her a gift to show my …4 -
Re: The Stage 8 Club
I'm a little over a year out from the loss. All you said rings true to me. I was stunned by the physical pain of the loss, it was a depth of pain I'd never felt. Unbearable but you bear it.…1 -
Re: Hospice opinions
Sounds like you need to come to an understanding just what the goals are - cures aren't happening , just comfort and assistance. What tasks can they perform during visits? What treatments do the…3 -
Re: Hospice opinions
Hi, Persevere, after reading your post, I got curious and looked up some things on line. This is what I learned: If you are not happy with the nurse, you can call the agency and talk to them about yo…5 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I think everything in moderation. Do what you can with diet, memory games etc., but keep your expectations low. Dont let an extreme treatment regiment interfere with enjoyment of the time you have wi…5
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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