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Re: Stage 7a- need to know if possible to keep them home
My DH just was accepted for in home Hospice Care. Thanks to all4 -
Re: Cared For Grandparents and Now Mother
Many with dementia have anosognosia and are unable to recognize their symptoms or limitations. This can cause a lot of anger, frustration and resentment when these symptoms are pointed out to them. I…2 -
Re: Need advice/support on next steps
I think it is perfectly reasonable. Even if this girl works out, what happens when she abruptly quits. Or the next time she needs time off. If mc doesn’t have an opening at that time you could be in …1 -
Re: Refuses to see DR
In my case, I try not to put my DH through any more agitation unless it is necessary for his safety.1 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
It’s ok to lose it every once in a while. We are only human. Learn to forgive yourself with the knowledge that you are in a very difficult position. Try to be kind to yourself first and come back her…2 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/250000#Comment_250000 WIG023 I know that feeling also. True he won’t remember, my husband won’t, and we all place “Guilty” signs around our own necks. Let’…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. Going to have heat indices in the 100's today. Thus, I'll get out and mow early this a.m. Also need to get groceries and go get the title transfer on our new to us car.3 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
Recently my newspaper had a list of area facilities that were fined by the state. Other than incidents where a resident suffered medical issues due to staff neglect, the most frequent reason was not …1 -
Re: Husband Proofing my home.
@Kalela69 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Given his diagnosis, if he's not already on medication to dial back his reaction to being redirected,…6 -
Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
Sometimes I truly (momentarily) don’t care that this person that IS but ISN’T my LO doesn’t understand my irritability. I know he will forget whatever ugliness passed between us verbally. I won’t for…8
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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