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Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
If you haven't already suggest you discuss how quickly the Doctors think the prostate cancer will spread . Then discuss , maybe with his primary or a medical ethicist what end of life issue issu…8 -
Re: Care conference
Oh, good heavens. This is ridiculous. One wonders what the purpose of the meeting is from their perspective. If it’s just to check a box to say they met with resident X and her POA, then job done. If…1 -
Re: Christmas tree
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261186#Comment_261186 Thank you for this message… it made me smile. Also, that is a good idea to donate the tree. I will reach out to one of our local char…2 -
Re: Hospice
Cindy I hope the Hospice care extends to offer you some much needed and deserved supports. When I read on here it is often the little things we haven't yet considered that are much appreciated I…2 -
Re: Christmas tree
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261182#Comment_261182 The tree looks lovely Gram well done I wish you peace for Christmas.1 -
Re: What Is Respite?
Thank you it is a truely wonderful group of extraordinary people.3 -
Re: Christmas tree
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261182#Comment_261182 I’m so glad you were able to enjoy this tradition for another Christmas. Our ornaments bring back memories for me also and each one h…3 -
Re: Bible Verse to Lift You Up 12/18/25
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261085#Comment_261085 tonyac2, prayed for you and your DH. Peac always, Ronnie1 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I would focus on managing and enjoying the time you have together. We all hope for a cure for this terrible disease, but meanwhile you must learn how to care for your LO and cope with the day to day …6 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
I was told that PWD are more able to “keep it together” in a familiar environment (i.e. home) and once placed in MC, more about their condition is revealed or becomes obvious. So I agree with the PP …2
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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