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Re: New here...finally reaching for help!
we understand what you are going through. The book “The 36 Hour Day” is helpful. Search this forum for “The Cavalry Isn’t Coming” a post written by a caregiver who sadly realized that friends and fam…2 -
Re: New here...finally reaching for help!
You have received very good advice already. I will just chime in to echo the support of others. People on this forum understand very well the experiences and feelings you describe. It does sound as t…5 -
Re: New here...finally reaching for help!
I'm sorry you're going through this. You've done an admirable job taking care of your mom. It sounds like she needs around the clock supervision and care now. Since her finances are li…2 -
Re: New here...finally reaching for help!
I think you should look into MC residency. Your mother will continue to decline, and I think you have admirably kept her with your family as long as possible. In my opinion (experience), you deserve …3 -
Simple technology for ederly
I'm starting this discussion because I've finally found some peace as a caregiver. I am a caregiver for my dad, who has Alzheimer's. At one point, everything became too much for me. He…3 -
Re: Mom from IL to AL to MC in one month
it sounds like you and your sister are doing an amazing job. Kudos to you for finding a safe, clean, and caring place for her and checking in. I would say now is a good time to be sure you are taking…1 -
Re: MC to Nursing Home
A MC facility should be able to take care of what you describe. I fear that what is lacking is staff training. Please take a look at the contract and see if it includes kicking out a client and if so…3 -
Re: Prayers appreciated
welcome. Is there any way you can get respite help to get away a few hours? Many people can’t do full time caregiving without help. It affects you both mentally and physically. You do need to recharg…2 -
Re: Roadtrip from hell - vent
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257208#Comment_257208 Oh no, I was not criticizing your decision to travel. Every situation is different. I'm glad that the reunions were a blessing. …1 -
Re: progression question
There are no lines that get crossed. It is a drive down a one way street. Some stretcches of the road will allow you some control. Others you will need to adjust to. We know the road and will be with…6
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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