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Re: Dad, strained relationship
Welcome. My mom has vascular dementia. Unlike many here her memory is not to bad, but like your dad her executive functioning is not good. I find this combination of symptoms very very difficult. If …1 -
Re: My Mother's Siblings
running low on toilet paper works too……2 -
Re: My Mother's Siblings
Arriving at someone's home 90 minutes early is RUDE (and so is arriving late). If they arrive early and try to play the "but we're family ha ha" card, then treat them like family …4 -
Re: New to all of this as a caregiver
@virtualjupiter Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but happy you found this place. Yours is an especially tricky situation that doesn't come up often. I have some thoughts, wh…2 -
Re: New to all of this as a caregiver
Welcome. I can understand hoarding. I am dealing with it with my mom. I assume you are a secondary on Jim’s DPOA then? If not you might run into trouble. It’s concerning that if Max moves out Jim wil…1 -
Re: Increased appetite?
This thread title triggered a thought for me. My dear wife, not since departed a month ago, went through several changes in diet which were very surprising. Sweet is certainly one key. The last taste…2 -
Re: Sleep
My dear wife went through a lengthy period of similar behavior in regards to constantly getting up and down overnight. Because she needed assistance, I also had to get up with each trip. If not getti…2 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
Wow! This thread has been so helpful to me! In the beginning I wasn't sure what take care of yourself meant. I was just rolling with the punches. Now 13+ years later I am learning what it means …5 -
Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
The medical community as a whole is seemingly useless. Memory care doctors should spend a few internship years at a memory care facility before labeling themselves with "expertise."5 -
Not there then right there
I’ve noticed that when I arrive for a visit, my mom is usually a little confused until I acclimate her. She recognizes me, but is not exactly sure who I am. Occasionally, especially if we talk a bit …2
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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