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Re: Using an agency for respite
The memory care facility where we where living in the assisted living section offered 3 weeks of respite care which would allow me a trip back to the east coast to visit my sisters.1 -
Re: Different respite question
I would have a serious talk with the hospice nurse about it. We just started hospice about a month ago and my nurse was honest enough to tell me that sometimes it is worse when you do this. Each pati…1 -
Re: Clinginess
I also think it’s a form of shadowing due to anxiety and is common. His world is falling apart and you are his primary caregiver and lifeline. He’s afraid you will leave him. Based on your descriptio…4 -
Re: Agitation
My DW was already on lexapro when her delusions and agitation picked up. Risperidone was the drug of choice and that did help. Especially with sleeping. But then later we changed to serequol when ris…3 -
Re: Grief Differences Among Family
Losing a lifetime partner and a parent/grandparent are very different. I had very little grief response when my mother died (she was 92) as it seemed a normal part of life. Losing my wife, is totally…2 -
Re: Grief Differences Among Family
I should also have noted that a part of this thought process would be to share with those going through their loved ones disease now. It might be helpful to know what they might experience at the end…1 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
There are things you can do that may help. Try to see that your father is escorted to all activities in the facility if you feel he benefits from social interaction(that may or may not be true). Payi…1 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
I feel your pain so much. My Dad went from driving, walking, and social activities to MC in a matter of weeks. It was and still is devastating. He lost so much and it still kills me to think about it…2 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
Welcome. As you know Alzheimer’s is terminal. The later stages can be brutal. Treating his cholesterol problems may be seen as something that will only prolong his suffering. His weight loss, depress…2 -
Re: Mom was newly diagnosed
@Marymmc Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but glad you found us. To my ear, most of what you're describing sounds stage 4-ish, aka moderate stage. The issues with using some…3
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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