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Re: New Youtube Videos -Medications / Depression
Wow, these were great… After watching the second video about depression, it seems clear that being a caretaker puts us in line for dementia. We definitely need to prioritize our own health! It was a …2 -
New Youtube Videos -Medications / Depression
I just watched a new youtube video "Ask Dr. Tam Questions with Tam Cummings PhD" from Jan 7 and she provides information for some of the "should I or shouldn't I" questions a…1 -
Re: Forward Planning
I'm not very far into the process yet, as we are not far along in this journey, but one thing that is helping me already is breaking my tasks into concrete steps instead of a timeline. First, I …6 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
I knew it’s not available at Costco … but have you considered ordering groceries from an area store online and then using their curbside pick-up? Some even offer delivery. I’ve not tried delivery but…4 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
I picked up 2 bottles of wine at Giant Eagle today. Too bad you don't live next door… I'd meet you in the driveway. ❤️8 -
Re: How to deal with denial
After the diagnoses and 1 conversation I never used the word Alzheimer's or dementia there was no benefit. She is in Memory care and still thinks she is getting better. I agree she is doing bett…4 -
Re: Proper bed for home
If he is truly able to get in and out of bed and walk without assistance you do not need a hospital bed right now. The physical therapist at rehab will be able to advise you on what he needs at home …2 -
Re: Showering
My husband has gone as long as 6 weeks without showering, and often 4 weeks. He doesn’t have body order, no skin issues, so I simply don’t push it. It makes life so much easier and causes him far les…3 -
Re: Showering
I can’t answer for Dio but MC had the same issue with my DH. He was on Risperidone and Depakote. But if he was particularly combative when they tried to shower him, they gave him a Xanax, waited a bi…3 -
Re: Showering
The shampoo caps work well.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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