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Re: PPA (primary progressive aphasia) - a type of Alzheimer’s
Hey there @hsabrams - sadly, my sister passed away this last year, but I'm happy to discuss any aspect of her diagnosis, if it can help you. To answer some of your questions: Peggy had early ons…4 -
Re: Bank Doesn't Recognize POA
Social Security has an "Advance Designation of Representative Payee" If you have an online Social Security account then you can complete the form online. You may be able to bypass the POA b…4 -
Dad passed away
My dad died on Friday. He had memory issues that went unnoticed or swept under the rug for several years. He had knee replacement surgery in January. I stayed with him for a week and then my brother …5 -
Re: Any advice on severe emotional hysteria?
Welcome. The dose of her anxiety medication is probably not strong enough. Things progress. Just because that dose was effective 6 months ago doesn’t mean it will be enough for her today or down the …1 -
Re: Husband's Reaction to Caregiver
A good caregiver is gold. One willing to try again is golden. I have my 24-year-old daughter at home that works that can give me an hour of respite occasionally. When I leave, I am cringing that ther…8 -
Re: mild to moderate MCI
Do you have a device you can read a digital copy on? Could you take a book jacket from another book and put over. Maybe you could do a makeshift paper bag cover. This might be a helpful read. I hope …4 -
Re: Elder Law
Most all of us here have the exact fears that you do. It’s such a heartbreaking journey. We are 5 years into it now. My DH is still doing fairly well, but I know there will be progression. I have no …4 -
Re: The driving discussion
talk to the doctor again or send him a message on the patient portal, and tell him she can’t drive and that you are going to say the doctor said so so the doctor can back you up if she asks. Tell the…1 -
Keppra anecdotal study
I just saw an article stating that researchers have noticed anecdotal ‘evidence’ that Keppra may prevent dementia or slowdown decline in those already have it. Keppra is an anti seizure drug. I know …1 -
Re: On the verge of a nervous breakdown
SDianeL - thank you so much for your kind words. I will certainly read the book. Everybody on here has been so kind to me when I needed it the most. Thank you 😊 🙏 💓 ☺️ 💗 💛1
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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