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Re: Angery Mother
Aside from the other helpful suggestions, I will add that you need to get your legal paperwork in order if you haven’t done so already. Do you have legal and medical POA(Power of Attorney) for her? I…1 -
Re: Angery Mother
People often think that memory loss is the worst part of dementia or Alzheimer's, but aggression is a whole different level that a lot of people aren't prepared for. I would advise you to l…4 -
Re: Angery Mother
I think your mother needs to be put on meds. My DH has behavioral problems and is on risperidone and depakote. They're not 100% effective but they help a lot. If you watch the commercial for Rex…1 -
Re: Just Sad
You always manage to put into words how I often feel. I hope you are out sailing today and enjoying the feel of the water under your feet. There’s nothing like it.2 -
Re: Trying to self stage DH
@Kellybelle I'm going to respectfully disagree with those who think staging is pointless. Disease progression, as expressed as a stage, is critical to making care and safety decisions. I would r…8 -
Re: Trying to self stage DH
I too thought understanding what "stage" my dear wife was in would be helpful. And then I learned that each person is different and fluctuates between stages often. To me the values of the …4 -
Re: Report to DMV
After we received the diagnosis, I did notify the DMV. It was anonymous, but I did ‘fess up, and told DH that once he received the diagnosis we were legally obligated to notify the DMV. They gave him…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
HB, there is a Force that holds the universe together. It has a light side and a dark side. It is called "Duct Tape." 👽️ I never heard of fig preserves or jam until this week and had no id…3 -
My 1st Appt w/ Barrows Neurological
So I went to my first Barrows Neurological appointment I think maybe last week or so. It went very rell. The neru I was assigned to was very thorough, companionate and a go getter. He, and two Neuros…3 -
Re: ALZ Caregiver Zoom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254962#Comment_254962 We meet on Thursdays at 7P EST.1
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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