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Re: Medicaid and Nursing Homes: Not Political: Just Necessary to Speak Our
Thanks for the comments. Sticks and stones do not bother me. I do believe we have to advocate. I also contacted my congressman about the cuts to Alzheimer1 -
Re: Move DW from Assisted Living to Memory Care
My DH is probably late stage 5 and is often very unhappy at home; he imagines if he leaves he can move somewhere and get a job and car. I've been looking for Memory Care options for a while and I've …3 -
Re: Toddler comparison
I am exactly in those shoes of just starting this journey with my mother who officially was diagnosed yesterday with moderate-severe dementia. In my journey, I'm trying to educate myself (and my sibl…2 -
Re: Why isn't the cavalry coming?
It’s not just the lack of support, it’s doctors total and complete lack of understanding. Moms sleep doctor spent 10 min explaining to mom (with dementia and in her chart) how to change the settings …4 -
Re: Mush
your brain is working super hard caregiving so that makes sense. Do not berate yourself.1 -
Re: Toddler comparison
This conversation really resonated with me, too. I think the toddler comparison also omits the grief triggered by seeing your PWD behave in ways that show their deterioration. Most parents of toddler…3 -
Re: Mush
I can relate. The aphasia is so difficult because his answers to my comments or questions are totally unrelated and meaningless. I keep trying in vain because I can’t always keep things to myself. It…4 -
Re: Dementia, meds, alcohol
Thanks for the responses. I'll connect with his doctor though having his meds cut off or decreased has been my concern also. He takes other meds that also come with a warning about alcohol. It's hard…3 -
Re: Caretaker of Mom with new Dx of Alzhiemer's Dementia
Here is what I would recommend. Are legal matters in order (DPOA, living will, will). If your dad is still alive consider what happens if something happens to him. My next suggestion is to learn all …5 -
Re: parent telling me mean things about sibling
Thanks so much everyone, this happens when my sibling and I are there at the same time, so, is good to know it's probably the disease talking. I haven't mentioned these words to my sibling yet becaus…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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