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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Oh, Iris…thank. you for the much needed vacation!!! Not a creature was stirring, not even an ant this morning….yippeee and three cheers for peppermint oil1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good Morning Porch Rockers, I have been a part of this group since last summer and while I don't post often (yet) I read nearly everyday. As many of said you ALL are such a lifeline of experience and…1 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
@BPS I am so upset. I am still actively practicing nursing, have an advanced degree and over 4 decades of experience. I graduated from a Catholic school of nursing initially. This is so disappointing…4 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73815/unable-to-change-soiled-clothing that's good news. We take little wins when we get them.1 -
Re: Determining "Stages"
I also find the Fisher document informative due to its narrative format. The Stages are essentially the same as the Tam Cummings’ DBAT but with more explanation. https://www.alzinfo.org/understand-al…2 -
Re: Determining "Stages"
@Watsonwoman Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. IME, clinicians tend to talk about Alzheimer's using a 3-stage model based on treatments available…2 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251007#Comment_251007 I read the 36-hour day and have a copy of it. It is by far the best book I have seen for caregivers. I have had his medication adjust…2 -
Re: My Heart Will Go On..
I am so sorry for your loss.1 -
Re: My Heart Will Go On..
I'm sorry for your pain. I'm glad your heart is able to go on!1 -
Re: I keep trying to take control
I'm always trying to walk the line between controlling, and letting go of things that don't matter. If it's safety or something that could lead to damage and expensive repairs, I'll intervene. But I'…6
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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