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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
@Lorita This cow made me think of you. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/science/animals-cows-intelligence-tools.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.2xii.mye5P_1F9NLQ&smid=url-share It's a gif…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good morning. Cold and sunny today. Wind chill will keep it in the single digits all day. Yuck. Judith— I'm not sure how I feel about a state mandated ban on devices in the school given the risk…1 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
The AARP website does have a section called caregiving in their menu. I did a quick look and there may be some useful information in it. Some of it is specific to dementia, some is general. I never k…2 -
Re: The end is near
My prayers are with you and your dear wife.1 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
They have occasional articles about dementia that are insightful, but I wouldn't say AARP focuses on dementia. I always seem to find something helpful, being a senior, and well worth the $ for t…2 -
Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
I’m not sure how to keep her from hiding the purse, but attaching an AirTag to it would at least help you find it. When my mom still had a purse, we clipped a tracker to the strap (my sister-in-law f…1 -
Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
My mom did the same thing when she was around Stage 5. I put an AirTag on my mom's purse which allowed me to track it with my iPhone. She came up with some interesting hiding places for it, and …2 -
Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
What if you talked with her about the purse and offered to take it home with you for safe keeping. Maybe even lean into her delusion a bit, stressing that no one will get it at your house, you will p…2 -
Re: Notice to police or first responders
If you live in a community that supports Smart 911 you could register this information. If you don't, contact your local police on their non-emergency line and ask about any programs they may be…3 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
AARP has online brain games for their members. I am an AARP member, because they offered a discount for our health plan. Honestly, I don't use it much, but for $15 a year, it could be worth tryi…1
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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