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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 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Hello, Goodlife. I like to buy locally grown honey. It is sold at the diner I frequent, as well as other places. Here is all I know about beekeeping: The sex of a bee is hard to see, But he can tell …3 -
Re: Mobile tracker/newly diagnosed
IME, Air Tags are superior to anything else in ideal conditions. I track mom's iPhone (she tends to forget her purse when out— no dementia): the Air Tag uses a different technology that is more accur…1 -
Re: Issues editing comments
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250832#Comment_250832 But when I tried to edit on my iPhone, my post disappeared on the screen as did the other poster's screen names. I'll send the tech d…1 -
Re: Bowel incontinence
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/251125#Comment_251125 I had to laugh because that reminded me of an old joke.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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