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Re: My own irritability as a caregiver
we understand the struggle. 2 things that helped me: I changed the way I thought about my husband. Instead of looking at him as my husband, I started thinking of him as my patient and me his nurse. I…5 -
Re: Unsure
Just a note about SDianels comment I found 36hour day on audiobook too. I also like Tam Cummings videos.1 -
Re: APS
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/249864#Comment_249864 My insurance agent told me that if I am married and my spouse is licensed to drive, then they must be on the policy. If I wanted to t…2 -
Re: Overwhelmed caregiver.
sorry about your Mom. While you’re waiting to make arrangements for her care, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husbands diagnosis. If you don’t have a DPOA and HIPPA documents…1 -
Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
He needs medication management at a geriatric psychiatric unit supervised by a geriatric psychiatrist. Ask what type of "counseling" is bring considered from the counseling group. PWD canno…6 -
Re: GUIDE Program - Experiences?
I got a message from the local Alz Assn forwarded to me by the moderator from the support group mom and I attended when dad was still alive. The memory center where dad was seen is one of 330 in the …1 -
Re: Moving Mom to Memory Care - Questions
That’s great news all around, and the story of the therapy dog made me smile. Sleep well tonight!1 -
Re: Moving Mom to Memory Care - Questions
UPDATE: The move is complete! I got her room set up while my brothers took her to lunch. Part of her morning was also spent at the beauty shop, so the movers could move her furniture. The MC staff we…4 -
Re: Stepping in on finances
@Patricia5 With dementia, independence is a quickly disappearing commodity. Today, he may have it. Tomorrow, it could be gone. You do not want to become a statistic or a case in point on the evening …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Enjoyed my grandfather granddaughter day yesterday in Springfield. Ron3
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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