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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Lorita - Ha! Golf. When I'm at the gym on the treadmill the TV is often on - I see three things on a regular basis that I'd never see at home - Fox News, The Kelly & Mark talk show (funny, becaus…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
It is important to avoid hurting yourself when you lift weights. Keep your back vertical and lift with your arms and legs, not your back muscles. Lift smoothly. I know two men who tore their biceps f…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Weight loss caused by starving oneself will cause loss of muscle and bone faster than it will cause loss of fat. The idea is to be strong and healthy, and that requires exercise and a healthy diet su…1 -
Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
I agree with Midge333. They say the last taste buds to go are for sweets. Why deny our LO of some happiness they have eating sweets.2 -
Re: Driving
From the time my DW was diagnosed a little over 5 years ago her memory doctors told me I should not let her drive any more. But if I wanted to continue to let her drive I should ride with her weekly …1 -
Re: Shuffling and Gait Changes
Your PCP is "missing the forest for the trees". A1C simply does not matter in someone with severe dementia. Also, PT for gait is unlikely to help.1 -
Re: In case of an emergency to caregivers
She cannot call for help. You cannot expect her to. Get a device that detects falls and set up a daily check in system with others. Leave your wife out of the equation. As caregivers, we have to fend…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
I bought a packet of sunflower seeds this year, maybe I'll actually get them planted. They are easy to grow. My SIL threw out some stale birdseed and had sunflowers the next year, which I call easy.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
HB, I'll look up some info for you on osteoporosis. With the Fosamax GERD - it's contraindicated. However, Reclast is the same class of drug and is given IV - once a year I think, and no reflux. Ther…2 -
Re: looking for advice for "chattering"
The shadowing and chatter is one of those things that sounds very benign on paper but the actual experience can be maddening. You might want to consider who you'd feel retiring if you find purpose or…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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