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Re: Anyone experience a bone spur
Thanks. After reading all the comments and talking with family, we all decided to just decline the suggested surgery. All your help made the decision easier.2 -
Re: Had to step back
Oh, gracious! I totally agree with QBC! Don't do it! I would say to wait to visit until they have her care situated. Not you. Not sure why they just expect you to upend your life instead of them taki…6 -
Re: Had to step back
Do not visit. It’s their responsibility to see to her care. They can either do it, hire people to do it, or have her in a facility that will donut. She is their mom and they are local. Are they by ch…3 -
Re: Big Move today!
It’s “Personal care rehab”. Moving his furniture in helps give him the “homey” dealing. So the speak. It’s a simple way of explaining it all.2 -
Re: Anyone experience a bone spur
My DH just had his big toe removed due to gangrene, which started out as a sore that wouldn't heal. It was caused by a careless toenail clipping by a podiatrist. It turns out he has a circulation pro…2 -
Re: Anyone experience a bone spur
I would not put him through surgery. Anesthesia is bad for dementia patients . If physical therapy is required he won’t be able to do it. Is he in a wheelchair? If not he may be in one after surgery.…2 -
Re: Home care
@JC5 You've already gotten some great advice. A couple of caveats about the realities of our experience with agency caregivers- The agencies where I live typically require a client commitment of 15 h…1 -
Re: Home care
When interviewing a potential caregiver, important questions to ask include: their experience in caregiving, specific training they have, their approach to health and safety, what services they offer…2 -
Re: Home care
Several months back one of our members posted these questions. Administration What is the staffing ratio and what is the longevity or the help? Turnover? How does the staff interact with the clients?…5 -
Re: Guilt
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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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