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Re: Hospice opinions
Hi, Persevere, after reading your post, I got curious and looked up some things on line. This is what I learned: If you are not happy with the nurse, you can call the agency and talk to them about yo…5 -
Re: Facebook and DH _ no way to delete my post??
Long after my DH couldn't use the computer any longer he was still able to put together 300 piece puzzles. A gift of a puzzle table and some puzzles might be enjoyable for him. I'd not ask …3 -
Re: Facebook and DH _ no way to delete my post??
Is he reaching people you actually know who respond to him when he posts or is it for the world at large- in which case - what's the upside to your family ? My bias leans towards better safe tha…1 -
Re: Is it time?
How is it preventable? A home is full of hazards- ie normal items that can be turned into hazards or destroyed. Life is busy- but the box was left outside unnoticed all day, right? What will prevent …1 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
@SiberianIris has a very encouraging story. My dad has been in MC for 20 months, and although he has declined noticeably, I am sure that is the disease progression. In all the ways that can be contro…1 -
Re: Decline when placed in Memory Care
My mother has been in MC for almost 5 months. She did have an initial decline in the first few weeks (very unhappy, crying when I visited, sundowning, more incontinence accidents). Additional meds he…1 -
Re: Any Advice for Stopping MCI Progression
Has your LO been diagnosed with Alz because not all MCI is Alz. If he has been tested and diagnosed as having Alz there are drugs that slow the progression but at this point in time, none that stop i…7 -
Re: Hospice opinions
Sounds like you need to come to an understanding just what the goals are - cures aren't happening , just comfort and assistance. What tasks can they perform during visits? What treatments do the…3 -
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
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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