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Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
We haven't hit that problem, yet but my Alzhiemer's support group was talking about the various bribes they use use to get their LO to do things they don't want to do…mostly special foods. I am prett…1 -
Re: Anosognosia, alcohol and dementia
We are in the same boat. My DW drinks about a 6-pack a day. This is how she wants to live her remaining years, she has said. I just keep an eye on her and guide her to bed if she becomes "tipsy&…4 -
Re: new skills
I've done the snatching up of clothes as soon as they hit the floor. Nice trick that she doesn't seem to notice. But sometimes it is the getting the clothes off to start the process. I'll share that …6 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
I would ask the doctor for medication to calm him and maybe make him more compliant. I got my DH to shower by telling him it was our shower day and getting his shower ready with everything he needed …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Dinner tonight: beef tenders with potatoes and spinach Strawberry crumble for dessert1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
On my first cruise here I flew on a helicopter to land on and walked on the Mendenhall Glacier, I also drank fresh glacier water from the ground. So today I just looked and bought a few souvenirs. Me…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Today was a good day. I woke up with absolutely no signs of seasickness! I'm so glad it's over. I heard that several crew members were seasick, due to the waves. I've been on rough seas before but di…1 -
Re: Lost partial denture - what about eating?
As a follow-up, the partial was found. I have cameras throughout the apartment. After figuratively slapping my forehead, I replayed the video. I located the partial a few minutes later. She lost it a…2 -
Re: How to treat impending trauma?
I just read something today that said try to live in the moment and find moments of joy and happiness. The person was a caregiver. I think you also posted something similar. My wise Mom told me once …4 -
Re: Sleeping at night
Has anyone here tried TCH or CBD gummies? My DH is in middle stages and started thrashing a lot at night. When he takes 5mg of THC gummy, he sleeps much better. I don't know if this will continue to …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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