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Re: Siblings lack of understanding
If siblings are asking for money, you might gently ask them to return previous money lent because you will need funds for DH's care. This might get their attention. It's the truth, you do n…3 -
Re: Clinginess
All these things sound very typical. The 4pm restlessness could be a form or sundowning. All the rest of it is probably a manifestation of anxiety. Certain medications may help with these behaviors. …4 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
So, so sorry for your loss and your words and rage at Alzheimer have been shouted by so many of us and more yet to come unfortunately. Let it out, yell, cry, rage at this horrible disease. We hold so…5 -
Re: Whyyyy!!!?????
Dear @MarDel0917 I am so so very sorry you are going through your great loss! I/we are glad you are here with us so we can support you. I just glanced at the titles on another of these boards - Suppo…2 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Sadly, your situation is not all that uncommon in late stage dementia. My father's memory has been affecte…3 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
I also recommend “Understanding the Dementia Experience”. This is what was recommended here when a friend wanted to know about ALZ before coming to visit.1 -
Re: Refusing UTI treatment
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74721/refusing-uti-treatment I think you should ask her doctor what will happen if you withhold treatment. I think developing urosepsis is very painful, but I'…2 -
Re: Refusing UTI treatment
I think it’s a comfort thing. UTI’s are uncomfortable- the burning. My mother developed urosepsis because doctors refused to believe she had a UTI. Trust me, that decline is not something you want to…2 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259541#Comment_259541 So sorry for your situation and it reads much like mine did before my wife passed. I used the time before my wife was awake in the mo…2 -
Re: What do you do with your big feelings?
My mom has always been indecisive and lacked self confidence. Now she is determined even demanding and sometimes cocky. I think she has lost so much independence that this is her was of holding on or…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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