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Re: Home health care
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73995/home-health-care I worked in in Senior home care for about 7 years after my long Admin career. My role varied a good bit depending on the situation. I worked…1 -
Re: Home health care
If you just feel like you need a little respite time, another option is to see if there is a local day care program for dementia patients. I used this for my DW for awhile in late Stage 5 and early S…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
I forgot to say that I have gone from 14,000 photos on my phone to around 4,000. This will make it easier for me to find a picture I am searching for.2 -
Re: Moving to a new home
"I am worried he won't think our new home is home and he will always be looking to go home." Staying in your current home is not a guarantee that a loved one won't ask to go home. It happe…4 -
Re: Moving to a new home
Welcome. What struck me is you said if “we” can manage the property. He may be able to help for a bit, but it’s really going to fall on you. Can you manage the property. I would consider safety conce…3 -
Re: Family members
Hello Barbie300. Your post caught my eye because of your reference to your 2 children and that they seem to be in denial. Given my experience with my DW I've come to the conclusion that until family …5 -
Re: Frustrated
When I could leave DW alone for a while, I would go for a walk and "phone a friend". That was a good way for me to work through my feelings without directing anything toward DW. I could com…8 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
I'm here, still coughing and sniffling, but less. Hang in there, Ron! It's no fun being sick and it takes up a lot of time that could be used for something fun. HB, yes people in contact with high-ri…1 -
Neuropsychological tests
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 5 months ago. I had been complaining on and off for 4 years that I was forgetful and having trouble with finding my words. I was given an MRI (2021) which shown a rig…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (210)
Speaking of computers; how many remember floppy drives for storing information? Ron3
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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