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Re: Introduction- looking for advice
Welcome Dmarcotte. Yes, it is a good idea to print out all medications, including OTC med, and review for cognitive and memory side effects or interactions. You can read the Beers List for meds that …2 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
Thanks so much for your quick response. I am already keeping a journal of what happens and when to share with whatever medical professional needs to see it - I also called his doctor and left a detai…1 -
Funny, not funny
MIL lost her dentures. She doesn’t realize they’re gone and she’s eating well, so I’m not subjecting her to a visit to the dentist. The staff at her MC is really upset, even though I’ve assured them …2 -
Re: Funny, not funny
Thank you for sharing. Isn't this one of those 'don't ask don't tell' situations? MIL doesn't miss her teeth and is eating, that's a win. Who knows where they will turn up - under a sofa cushion, poc…1 -
Re: Mom has day/night confusion
welcome to the forum Christine. I wish I had an answer for you, but I don’t. However, it sounds like this is a wake-up call (no pun intended) that she probably should not be living alone. What’s to s…3 -
Re: Mom has day/night confusion
M1 is right, her confusion is global. She is not in control of her faculties. She should no longer be living alone. She likely has anosognosia, meaning she is unaware of having dementia or that she i…1 -
Re: Feeling defeated
Part of me wants to say that you should pack her up and send her to your aunt for a visit. See how that might change her perspective. Since that is probably not an option, I agree that you need to bl…2 -
Re: New to the group-Understanding LOs hallucinations
Research the benefits of mushrooms. Modern medicine just slows the process a little bit. there are studies that show mushrooms, like the Lionsmane mushroom can help with memory and prevention of this…2 -
keeping on
Hi community, I really wanted to title this something like "struggle bus" or "it gets better on some days, right?" I want to keep myself going in a positive direction. At least th…4 -
Re: Introduction- looking for advice
I’m on this journey knowing what she has 2 yrs. I did go to our PCP , I wrote him note and told girls he must read first before appointment. After taking he suggested Nurologist and she didn’t like i…3
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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