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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Had a rather busy morning. Gary came and fixed the doors and steps.. Also screwed the shutters closed until he can get new hinges. He found out what is wrong with the stall. He can't shovel.but …2 -
Re: Ready to throw the towel in
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254165#Comment_254165 I am confused. "I'm trying to folowing the drs advice and limit his visits in order to not overwhelm him or send him on a t…1 -
Re: CCRC forcing LO move from independent to MC
My sister and I planned every detail of my mother's apartment when we moved her from her home to an AL facility. I was devastated when she had been there only a matter of weeks before they deeme…2 -
Re: Facebook Alzheimer/Dementia Group
There are several on FB, but I find this site the most helpful. Some FB groups have members who are very judgmental, and that is not what any of us needs right now.3 -
Re: Seroquel
I don’t have experience but others here have. You can search all posts for Seroquel while you wait for a reply. The search thingy is at the top of the page.1 -
Re: Seroquel
Seroquel was the miracle drug with my wife. We started at 25mg in early afternoon to prevent sundowning, after a while added 25 or 50mg at around 7-8 PM which helped her sleep. Increased dosage for a…1 -
Newly Diagnosed Parent with Dementia - Feel Stressed and Overwhelmed
My 80 year old mother was diagnosed with early Dementia earlier this year. She is also bipolar (diagnosed 30 years ago). It has become very difficult lately as she thinks she does not have dementia -…2 -
Re: Should I move my mom?
I do not know of a single assisted living, memory care, or even skilled nursing facility, that will send an aide with a resident to the hospital. They simply do not have the staff. I did hear once th…2 -
Re: Should I move my mom?
I think I would have very frank and clear conversations with the mgmt staff and a specific plan for reaching you. Moving is so difficult, I would put them on notice and let them know you are very ser…2 -
Re: Similar ?
so sorry about your Mom. Contact her doctor and request a hospice evaluation. They will reevaluate her every 6 months. They provide so much assistance and supplies for your Mom and counseling and cle…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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