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Re: Incontinence
Below is a link for an alarm from Amazon that has been very helpful. It puts a beam down a straight line and sounds an alarm if it detects motion. It can be placed at bed height on a side table at th…1 -
Re: When is the right time to intervene?
@Dlarson667 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. The time for you take control of the situation is already in your rearview mirror. As her POA/DPOA …1 -
Re: When is the right time to intervene?
If you go to groups on this site and then go to new caregivers you will find a lot of great information. The staging tool is very helpful and I would also recommend reading the article understanding …1 -
Re: When is the right time to intervene?
if you’re asking, then it’s time. Make a list of her behaviors and talk to her doctor and give the doctor the list. Don’t let your Mom see the list. Talk privately with the doctor. Speak to an elder …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
"Morning, cloudy, windy and cool with storms predicted tonight. The girls are out front waiting for their feed. Wish I could feed them. Several night little ones out there with the big guys. Con…1 -
Re: Nights are the worst...
my DH also hated the bed sheets and blankets. I took off the top sheet and got a soft plush lightweight blanket and did not tuck it in. You can also get something for the end of the bed that lists th…1 -
Re: The dementia routine
If he is hallucinating, he would probably benefit from an antipsychotic medication. I would tell his doctor what's going on ASAP. You can't take care of him in the long run if you can't sleep.3 -
Re: Showboating?
So maddening! I had both my pastor and best friend visit for a bit and DH was showtiming for both visits. (About an hour each) Both said the same thing as i walked them to the door. "Wow, he's d…4 -
Re: Follow up on Blount Alzheimer’s Center Cuts.
I looked it up and there were 10 people out of 100 cut. Research was not cut. Only administrative were affected.. There was no director because the former director was investigated for fraud. There w…0 -
Re: New guy
@Marchbanks My dad had an alcohol-related dementia so we were told he should have no alcohol at all. We tried the usual tricks— non-alcoholic wine, sparkling juice, NA beers, etc. It was a big-fat-fa…1
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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