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Re: Is it time?
I’m so glad he has accepted that he doesn’t need to do this chore. I think that’s a big part of the battle. My mom insisted on doing everything herself(baking, mowing the lawn, weeding her garden.. i…1 -
Re: Christmas in MC
This is hard but what helped me was to ask myself truthfully, "Am I doing this for her because in her current state it is really good for her? Or am I doing it so I will feel better or because m…2 -
Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
My DH was diagnosed with MCI in 2018. He started doing all the recommended stuff and I could actually see improvement when he walked on the treadmill and did other exercises on a regular basis. His p…3 -
Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
Has your LO been diagnosed with Alz because not all MCI is Alz. If he has been tested and diagnosed as having Alz there are drugs that slow the progression but at this point in time, none that stop i…7 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
I agree with this advice. Doctors almost always suggest aggressive treatments without looking at the big picture. Depending on his stage, a full bladder might not be possible.5 -
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
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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