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Re: Best music players for people with mid stage dementia
My husband is 72 and has a huge CD collection. I found a very simple CD/radio on Amazon that he can use. He broke several prior to this one. He no longer uses the phone well, though. Your mom may be …1 -
Re: New here. Overwhelmed
Have you talked with his doctor about medication? Many say I don’t want my lo to be a zombie. The right medication will not turn him to a zombie. I also agree with ms Meg. Rule number 1- the person w…3 -
Re: New here. Overwhelmed
I completely understand the helplessness of wanting to help your parent when they are overwhelmed by changes. My Dad is 94, has dementia and has been in the same place as your Dad. One of the things …6 -
Re: When do you decide to place your spouse in a Facility
I placed when I became emotionally, physically and spiritually bankrupt. I should have placed earlier, if you are seriously thinking about it, it is time2 -
Re: Cost of Memory Care
Welcome to America. And watch the proposed changes to Medicaid if you are on it. I love my congressman who has been a champion for us. He tweeted out that tax cuts should not come at the expense of A…12 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Beth, I had the room between the elevator and the ice machine once. No sleep there! Glad you had a good trip otherwise. Rolled jeans, I remember them well. I got new jeans every September. They were …1 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
Great posts! They say attitude is everything in life. I truly believe this. Whether you shared a close, loving relationship with many great years together, or were barely on speaking terms when the d…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Coyote Green monkey Leopard One week old baby goat—there were twins but the other one bounded away too quickly. JeriLynn, I was thinking of you. These two kids were jumping around and frolicking abou…1 -
Re: Talking gibberish in his sleep
hubby talks in his sleep as well, mostly gibberish. I let him. I sleep separately because for the most part, he does sleep the night through, I don’t. And to not bother him with a lamp or watching a …1 -
Re: Vacation
We used to RV a lot. A few yrs ago we got rid of our Class A motorhome thinking we were done. A couple of yrs later, prior to diagnosis, we bought a small Class C to go again. Trips are more difficul…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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