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Re: Home Dementia Specialist for Mind-Stimulating Work
When dad had a mobile PT come to the house, mom had to sit in on the sessions to discuss goals, report progress and learn what "homework" would be assigned ahead of the next appointment. Ra…3 -
Re: From the NYT: A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline
Chi hua hua. Powerful article. Scratching my head even more over this nightmare disease. "IDK whether to wind my b*tt or scratch my watch." Will reread. Thank you for posting this!1 -
Re: Early Onset Alzheimer's at 49
I'm so sorry your friend has this despicable disease! I tried to find online groups but most aren't moderated, unfortunately. Most groups I see are for caregivers and I understand but what …2 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Early on I found myself 'blowing up" sitting in my car by myself at night. Sometimes I could hardly wait until I had a chance to vent where it hurt no one. And then this too will pass…. We …6 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Our marriage had big issues. Then as the disease progressed my wife started accusing me of having affairs and after all that had happened I would overreact. I found the best way for me to deal with i…12 -
Re: Scientists catching up to the value of rosemary
I put sprigs of rosemary in my husband's pillowcase, and a few drops of lavendar underneath his pilow.. In the morning he said " I smelled flowers all night". Research is .limited on t…3 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
I can relate to your feelings so much. I don’t yell but I am irritated and it comes across in my tone. I feel horrible but I am exhausted and overwhelmed. I also have a son living with me and our 9 y…8 -
Re: Mother living with me has Dementia
@Boxer Mom, I am so sorry to hear that your brother is her guardian yet has no time or patience for her. As far as being compensated, her guardian is expected to use her funds for her care. As she is…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I like red beans and rice. A family friend is 98. Her family is giving her a surprise birthday party, with her children coming from out of town. How wonderful! Iris1 -
Re: Showering
Here's what works for me, getting DW to shower. "I'm going to take a shower. Would you like to go first?" She always says, "I'll go first." Then I get the shower go…4
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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