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Re: What would they do in a different country?
Yes, good answer. My DH wouldn't do rehab/PT but was in a rehab SNF for his pressure ulcer. They kept him until it healed.3 -
Re: Another Support Group Disappointment
We have a great group. The leader is a retired professional of some sort and is obviously used to presiding over meetings. He makes sure that everyone has a chance to share. He is also up on new trea…2 -
Re: Incontinence
Welcome. I assume he is wearing depends. Does he have the super heavy duty over night ones? I bought the Tena overnight. I did a full mattress protector that covered all sides. Mom also has an absorb…1 -
Re: What would they do in a different country?
Do you feel he is a candidate for hospice or that his unwillingness to eat is mostly due to the long stint in the hospital. A social worker or case manager as @jgreen mentioned sounds like a worth wh…1 -
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
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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