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Re: Managing the Late-Comers
I would say no visitors and ask that they respect your privacy at this time. I would also worry about some of their motives this late in the day.4 -
Re: what is expected in memory care?
@eoverton Your concerns are valid, but not all of your expectations are appropriate to a MCF. Regarding his diet, I would continue to encourage the staff to offer fresh options like salads and whole …1 -
Re: Need advice for choosing a blanket
Thank you. The two-blanket approach should make it a lot easier.2 -
Re: Managing the Late-Comers
So so sad. My mom has two brothers who haven't seen her in years. One of them, whose daughter has repeatedly offered to bring him several hours' drive to see mom, finally admitted that he &…3 -
Re: Managing the Late-Comers
Would your DW recognize and be happy to see any of them? If seeing them would bring her comfort or joy, I’d suck up my own feelings (hard for me too do as I’m stubborn) and selectively set “appointme…3 -
Re: Will my dh ever understand he has dementia?
Unlike the others, I would not say there will never be a time. My DM has had symptoms for the past 3 - 5 years, but officially diagnosed in December 2024. I too, initially, thought she was in denial …4 -
Re: How to handle my frustrations
Distraction sometimes helps, as well. DH was repeating the same question over and over for nearly an hour. I asked him to play a game of rummy and the questions relented. I was also pleased to find t…4 -
Re: Bed Rails
Me too thank you! It's in my cart ……. Cindy you're right not the kind of shopping I look forward to but necessary.1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
gg….Louisiana-style hot sauce is distinct for its simple recipe of aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, and salt, creating a tangy, fermented flavor that's less about intense heat and more about a bal…1 -
Re: what is expected in memory care?
I had several of the same complaints at my dad’s MC AL. Instead of visiting my dad, I was sweeping, cleaning, changing linens, cleaning urine off the floor and begging them to do his laundry. MC also…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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