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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 -
Re: Hubby Moving to MC Wednesday
@Katcat : The day I moved my wife of 46 years into MC was worse for me than the day she died. So many emotions. That said, I know it was the right thing to do for both of us. It will be tough but you…3 -
Re: Tips for getting LO to listen to my advice
I agree that locking the shed or garage with dangerous tools would be a good idea. I can imagine that probably would not go over well with him. Maybe try to think of some kind of excuse in advance. D…3 -
Re: Being accused of any and everything
No matter what their false believe is, it’s best not to argue. Instead, play along with their delusion. When she accuses you of lying, do not try to defend yourself. Instead, say something like, “I’m…1 -
Re: Friend wants to learn about ALZ
the book “The 36 Hour Day” is a great place to start. Search online for dementia caregiving videos by Tam Cummings and Teepa Snow. Show him the chart for the 7 stages of dementia that includes behavi…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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