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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Ants…thanks for the encouragement. I. wonderred why the box contained so many baits. I am going to create a peppermint corral around the baits. Iris…I bet they would brew you some ginger tea1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Welcome from me too. I go back to Lorita's original post. We both llive in Oklahoma. I am in Oklahoma City and she is about 1.25 hours due east of me. I grew up in a suburb of Chicago and will always…1 -
Re: New Here & Just Trying To Keep Up
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/241473#Comment_241473 Thank you so much for your feedback! I’ve since gotten power of attorney and have been navigating steps to get her moved to a memory …2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
My towel animal—but I don't know what animal this is Iris1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. And it is a good morning because I am not seasick! Yea! The waters are so calm now, it feels like we are still, but we are moving. First view of Alaska—now on the way to Juneau Carl, I'…1 -
Re: Unbelievable rage
I think sometimes caregivers gradually become immune to fact that they are living in a toxic, dangerous situation that should not be tolerated. From the outside, any ‘raging’ behavior should be immed…3 -
Re: Unbelievable rage
So sorry you are still going through this. As you know arguing does no good. Maybe just llet him sleep in his jeans? Is he on anti anxiety medication? If it happens again, call 911 and have him taken…4 -
Re: When Hospice?
You can always request a hospice evaluation but I suspect your LO would not be accepted. Hospice is largely for physical decline, not mental decline or emotional/behavioral issues. My DW has been on …2 -
Re: When Hospice?
Palliative care is another option to consider. And you can have a hospice evaluate your DW and see what they say about admitting her to hospice.3 -
Re: When Hospice?
Hospice would deny you care/help. They are for end stage and your DW would not be considered that. My MIL was bed ridden, couldn’t speak or comprehend anything. But her body was very healthy. Hospice…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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