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Re: Trouble diverting from calling his mother
Found this online: Whe a person with dementia asks to call their deceased mother, they are often seeking comfort, safety, or nurturing. Validate their feelings by asking about their mom ("What w…2 -
Re: Trouble diverting from calling his mother
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/267152#Comment_267152 thank you for letting me know I’m not the only one who does give him the honest answers sometimes. It used to be okay to do that but …1 -
Re: Trouble diverting from calling his mother
My wife frequently asks if her mom died. She died about a year and a half ago. I give basically the same answer as jsps gives. Yes a long time ago like my mom and dad and her dad and then talk about …1 -
Re: Trouble diverting from calling his mother
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/267152#Comment_267152 It would be an act of charity to simple tell your LO that Mom and Dad are out for the day. Every time you tell him that they have die…1 -
Re: donate adaptive clothing?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75406/donate-adaptive-clothing memory care facilities may take them for PWD who don’t have family.1 -
Re: Stage 8 - One Month In
Cindy, thank you for posting and letting us know how you’re doing. I know you and your DW had a long and difficult journey but your love was always evident. You were an amazing caregiver. I’m glad th…1 -
Re: Mom Diagnosed with Early Onset at 60
My heart hurts for you, as it hurts for us all. I believe you have taken care of all your early steps. Sadly, now, you wait. With the earlier steps, you were playing offense. As her decline progresse…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
I gave Madison a Sunday afternoon bath. Nothing says Happy March like a clean shih tzu with a pink flower in her hair and a bandana!!!1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Carl, I need two at least. Maybe wine would help, too.1 -
Re: How to keep DH occupied
I have a note app on my cell phone where I keep a running list of "tasks" that could be completed if DH needs something to do. My DH is still physically capable and mostly able to complete …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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