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Re: hearing aids
my DH got hearing aids from the VA and never wore them. He lost them in Memory care.1 -
Re: Can't sleep
Sleep seems like a luxury when caring for someone with dementia. Waking up means your mind begins to process random thoughts that quickly spiral into a heart pounding full on stress that’s difficult …2 -
Re: First time posting
You will have to find the right therapeutic fibs. It's the only way with anosognosia, explaining and reasoning won't work and will only make him distrust you. He likely doesn't remembe…2 -
Re: Thank you for baring your souls
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75311/thank-you-for-baring-your-souls Thanks for this. We all work miracles every day. Our loved ones did not ask for this and neither did we but we do it every da…1 -
Re: Thank you for baring your souls
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/265639#Comment_265639 HOW beautiful howhale, how I needed to hear this, these fighting strong words, my tears are flowing and my strength is back.1 -
Re: Just venting
Often times I will not try to answer a delusional question but just start talking about something different to shift her thought in another direction and most times she has already forgot what she as…3 -
Re: Incontinence bed pads
Diane's suggestions are right on. I did that setup also. Makes changing faster and easier. Layers, mattress size washable pads and disposable pad last, as long as tolerated. My dear wife rejecte…1 -
Re: Incontinence bed pads
Amazon has them in different sizes. Also get a mattress cover that the mattress goes into so that the top, bottom and sides are all protected. Layer the sheets and pads for quick change at night.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
I went into the gym today and it was a ghost town! I think there were a lot of people who stayed out late last night and partied. The parking lot was practically empty. I'd say half of the peopl…1 -
Re: TV show??
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75303/tv-show https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/265461#Comment_265461 Columbo is my DH favorite! he can watch it 7/24! I got a Roku TV and no extra charg…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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