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Re: What do you say to LO who is experiencing Hallucinations/delusions?
I am frequently speechless when my husband talks about the “people downstairs” or “her” - the woman he’d like to date. I decided to start drafting things I might say. That’s helping me feel less stre…2 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
I suggest hoping for a great day and coping with a bad one. Coping means to learn everything you possibly on how to make the best of tough days. A lot will depend on your behavior so read about valad…3 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261222#Comment_261222 I like this approach. If PWD is the type who enjoys exercise, the challenge of brain exercises, is agreeable with diet changes, then …2 -
Re: Need to say no
I happened upon this quote. Hope you can open it. It resonated with me1 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
@Paula F Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. This is difficult place in which you find yourself. Sadly, dealing with cancer, heart disease and othe…3 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261227#Comment_261227 I agree with this advice. Doctors almost always suggest aggressive treatments without looking at the big picture. Depending on his st…5 -
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
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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