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Re: Moved Mom to Assisted Living
another only child here with a mom with Alzheimers. I'd say my mom is entering stage 6 - still living alone and about 35 minutes from me. I have 0 life - I have to work and my job is 45 minutes from …2 -
Re: Testing for type of Alzheimmer's
There is no correct answer. There are just preferences. I know that there is no cure, but as a nurse, I know the value of having accurate medical records, I wanted to know what type my mom has. I am …2 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
Hugs….with ya in our almost unsustainable hell.4 -
Re: Anosognosia Is Overwhelming Me
I found it especially difficult to realize that my DH would never know how hard it was on me, or be able to comfort me or appreciate what I was doing for him. It's a lonely existence. Sending you hug…14 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Something really nice happened today. Ever since incandescent light bulbs were banned, I've had low light in my kitchen. The bulb was so dim that I was only able to use the kitchen in the daytime bec…3 -
Re: I am forgetting, too
As I sit here typing I probably have 5 different lists going and I still forget things. It’s my mom with dementia so I can’t help that nagging feeling is this the first signs? Am I getting dementia? …5 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
I can see the wellness checks but awakening the patients is uncalled for. Easy 23, yelling like that in the middle of the night could frighten anyone much less a person with dementia who could startl…1 -
Re: Unsure
@wose your posting may keep the next person experiencing this safer as they have been able to see what needs to happen in their own similar situation.2 -
Re: Husband Proofing my home.
pS: read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me. Also search online for dementia caregiving videos. Tam Cummings and Teepa Snow have good ones. Come here often for info and support.1 -
Re: How to support mom?
Though your dad is not dead, your mom is grieving. Give her lots of love, understanding, and support. I am so sorry you feel helpless but you are not. Make time to visit her. Do more listening than s…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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