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Re: How to handle transition to memory care
I tend to agree with H 1235. Your going to need some reason to she has to leave one facility to move to mc. The facility is doing maintenance, carpets are being replaced, new heating system is being …1 -
Re: Did you keep your LO home too long? Then what?
I think the conversation you have with him about a facility really depends on him and where he is at. My mom was thankfully willing to sign legal papers, but felt the need for a facility was so far d…6 -
Re: First time posting.
We were advised by our attorney to put the car registration in the primary driver’s name. With DPOA, you should be able to change the registration or sell the vehicle if necessary.2 -
Re: First MC visit in a week
We had a similar situation with a relative in memory care. We met with the head administrator and staff under her care. We told the administrator that we would be visiting daily and would take notes …5 -
Re: Thank you for baring your souls
I was thinking the same when I came across your post. You captured this onslaught of emotions to a tee. May we all survive this to see another day.4 -
Re: Learning to be patient.
I am 3 years in and the other day DW said "After all these years it's good that you've finally learned to have some patience". I guess I'm doing better, but yes, the loneline…3 -
Re: First MC visit in a week
Good luck. Caregiving doesn’t stop when your LO goes to MC, it just looks different!5 -
Re: Did you keep your LO home too long? Then what?
My wife's Neurologist recommended that we meet with a Dementia Care Navigator. So we met with her over a year ago. We talked about what our wishes were and she recommended three care facilities …5 -
Re: First MC visit in a week
I have no particular advice, but I do really appreciate your willingness to share your experiences with the community. I have great sympathy for what you are going through. You seem to be handling th…5 -
Re: First MC visit in a week
I’m so sorry to hear what happened. When my DH would not accept care from the staff, they called me to approve an increase in his meds and also to approve a PRN dose of Xanax. They would try to chang…5
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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