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Re: Alone This Holiday?
We’ll be spending Christmas alone at our home of 25 + years. I have no family and my closest friend died several years ago. I have friends that I see weekly however not the close type to share holida…9 -
Re: donepezil
Hi @Bailey's Mom, My DH was prescribed donepezil to help with sundowning. It has helped for a while, but now he’s seeing things and talking more in his sleep. What I read online was to see if yo…2 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
I would not put my husband through that. I have had radiation and it’s difficult for anyone. I can’t imagine him being able to tolerate it much less the prep for it. I would ask the doctor what other…2 -
Re: donepezil
If his behavior changes are sudden have you had him checked for a UTI? I'd also try to downplay the taking of the pills - take yours with him - even if sugar pills -and call them vitamins. Decis…2 -
Re: In Home care
A pure placement agency makes their money off the placement and not the on going service . Ask WHEN was the last background check done on this person - what kind of check? Criminal, prior employers -…2 -
Re: What do I do?
@MobbyGirl Being caregiver is difficult at all stages. This stage— when there are obvious and significant changes in capacity but no diagnosis or medical guidance on things like driving or finances— …4 -
Re: Trying to adjust
@Winkle Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found us. One nice thing about having a team provide her hands-on care is that it can allow you to step back into the rol…1 -
Re: Mom diagnosed with eo which caused drivers license recall
Welcome! I joined alzconnected 2.5 years ago, and my first post was about how guilty I felt when Mom's doctor told her she couldn't drive anymore. This issue is handled in different ways de…2 -
Re: Mom diagnosed with eo which caused drivers license recall
Welcome. It’s possible with a dementia diagnosis her insurance may no longer cover her if she were in an accident anyway. While she may have done fine driving when you were with her, it was probably …3 -
Re: Mom diagnosed with eo which caused drivers license recall
Even what appear to be minor memory issues can make driving dangerous. What if she gets lost? What if she forgets to stop at a red light? Spatial difficulties and slower reaction times are also worri…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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