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Re: Forward Planning
My thoughts go to a former member here. (Tool belt expert) TBE sold his home after he placed his DW and bought a new place closer to where she was placed. He believed she would be in the memory care …6 -
A discreet wandering safety idea: AirTag insoles (easy to check location if someone gets lost)
Hi everyone, I’m in this community as a fellow caregiver / supporter, and I wanted to share something I recently came across that could help with wandering risk. The Alzheimer’s Association notes tha…2 -
Re: Crashing
I’m so sorry for you. Exhaustion is so very real and it affects us just as much mentally and emotionally as physically. Our minds are in constant motion analyzing, processing, directing, redirecting …2 -
Re: How to deal with denial
Medications can be very helpful for symptom management. I think a lot of us don't want to think about medications for behavior, but in my opinion it's important to remember that a brain is …5 -
Re: New Alzheimer's Diagnosis
On the third Wednesday evening of every month, I participate in a Zoom meeting with other men in our situation. Their wives are in every stage of dementia. We support each other, share experiences, a…4 -
Re: Mother living with me has Dementia
Welcome. So sorry about your Mom and your situation. Without POA or guardianship you can’t do much. I would speak to an Elder Care Attorney to see what options you have. In my opinion if your brother…3 -
Re: Showering
welcome. Glad you found this forum but sorry for the reason you are here. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which explains why they don’t want to shower. It helped me with many things after my husband’…4 -
Re: I'm new here. My 66 year old wife has Alzheimer's. It's rough!
Yes this is tough and heart breaking and exhausting. So sorry youre having to go thru this.4 -
Re: Crashing
I'll take that hug. Thinking of you, dear.2 -
Re: Crashing
Such a nightmare for you and your DW. Would she tolerate a wheelchair for outside walks? Hospice could probably provide one. The movement and fresh are good but not if falls are inevitable. So much i…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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