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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 -
Re: Just Sad
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74261/just-sad You are safe here to share your feelings and frustrations. What you feel is "What You Feel". It can be unlike what anyone else feels so it…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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