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Re: How to treat impending trauma?
One thing I have learned in this journey is we need to take care of ourselves. When a spouse has dementia we go into "caretaker all about them mode". It's natural, the way most of us our wi…3 -
Re: Showering
I can no longer bathe my DH either. It is too dangerous for both of us. My solution is disposable shower pads. They do not need rinsing; you just dry him off. I get him sitting in bed or on the toile…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning Judith I had 3 rounds with ants in kitchen this spring. I used terro each time, also I had fewer each time. Then i did laid sprigs of peppermint on counter last time and i have not had a…1 -
Re: How to treat impending trauma?
What helps me the most right now are zoom classes with an exercise instructor I really like, since I had to give up going to the gym. It's functional fitness for older adults on two days, and other d…3 -
Re: Unbelievable rage
I have not had to deal with anything like that so I don't know but I think you should call the Alzheimer's hot line and crises control to get some professional input and to have a record that you are…5 -
Re: Really Need Help With My Mom and Dad, Could This be Dementia? Dad’s Behavior
If he gets out of control again call 911. They are not going to haul him off to jail. Explain that there are probably medical issues and you suspect dementia. They will take him to the hospital for e…2 -
Re: Anosognosia, alcohol and dementia
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73807/anosognosia-alcohol-and-dementia Yes2 -
Re: Anosognosia, alcohol and dementia
He's terminally ill. Assuming he doesn't have an alcohol-related dementia like WKS, moderate drinking in this instance is unlikely to change anything. Why take this pleasure from him?6 -
Re: Anosognosia, alcohol and dementia
My husband and I have always enjoyed a good IPA beer. As we began the journey of AL, we did about a month of clean eating and no alcohol. He had just started donepezil. There was a marked improvement…5 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
Also, take heart that with DH being cared for, you can be more effective at your job, which is important for your mental and financial well-being.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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