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Re: Does anyone have someone their caring for have any interest in what they have
Mom heard the word dementia at the doctor’s office multiple times but she never understood that she had it- just went in one ear and out the other. She would sometimes comment on being confused. I ju…2 -
Re: Does anyone have someone their caring for have any interest in what they have
Mom remembers she was diagnosed with dementia. At diagnosis she figured she was in the very very early stages. So she still didn’t understand why she couldn’t mow her lawn or live alone. She would of…2 -
Re: A question about swallowing difficulty
@Palmetto Peg I'm sorry you're at this place now. Is your DH self-feeding or is he hand fed? Normally the need to prompt swallowing is a stage 7 symptom per the SLP who evaluated dad. The D…4 -
Re: Travel With Alzheimer’s
IMO it all depends on what her level of impairment is(for travel). Why dont you take a one or two day trip with her + see how she does? As far as moving back to her hometown, at this point, you shoul…5 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
Food can be tampered with also-sprinkles of Parm cheese? Turns out was cleaning powder. Precious items can be moved, ruined or tossed. You need to play defense 24/7. It is very tiring.3 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
What HB said. You can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. You can only control the environment. His safety is the most important thing. Him not damaging the car, appliances, electrical, p…2 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
@Flowers456 said: For those of you who have LOs who have never listened to your advice: what phrases or approaches are working now? The path of destruction is just one more financial casualty of this…4 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
Hi, Flowers. I have to keep a sharp eye on my DH too. He’s always been the handyman around the house and has LOTS of tools that are dangerous. The other day he kept looking for a saw to cut up a siza…3 -
Re: Finding help for teeth grinding
I would try another hospice evaluation. If she has dementia she may qualify. They will reevaluate every 6 months. If pain meds don’t work maybe ask about anti anxiety meds. Anxiety is common in demen…1 -
Re: If and how to tell others about the dementia
My DH (57) with EOAD doesn’t like for anyone to know. There are still family members who we haven’t shared with even though he’s now in late stage 4. I try to respect his wishes, but when we go out t…3
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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