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Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
psg712 "I love that about the phone in the fridge. When my mom was in AL, she lost an earring that was not expensive but still important to her. I found it months later when we were clearing out…1 -
Re: Stages of Alz
Thanks for posting the link… it worked perfectly.1 -
It'd how to go ir alone?
I was diagnosed year ago this month. Ill be 60 and seems been losing focus sometimes uhm frustrated sometimes just saying things probably shouldn't. I do forget somethings like where i delivered…4 -
Re: How to respond / deal with the almost obsessive past work talk
@shiawase12 I recall this phase well. Around the late middle/early-late stages of dad's dementia, he was doing the same. IME with dad, this behavior was driven by his lack of empathy, tendency t…2 -
Re: Wants me near always
@Bowerbird When I finally convinced mom it was time, we decided it would be best to just bring him to the facility telling him it was to see a new doctor for a second opinion to make sure he was gett…6 -
Bible Verse to Lift You Up 1/21/26
LIVE A LIFE FILLED WITH LOVE "Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offe…2 -
Re: Wants me near always
Welcome Bowerbird, the MC facility helped me get him there and settled in. A nurse and Social Worker were involved. They do this all the time. They suggested that we come for lunch. My daughter went …5 -
Re: Wants me near always
It's hard when they first arrive, but very soon the people at mc become familiar to them and they begin to build relationships in the way they are able. They learn to trust the people around the…5 -
Re: Wants me near always
@Bowerbird This is all hard stuff. My dad was as you describe in terms on only accepting care from mom. It was to the point if I brought him a sandwich he wanted me to take it back to the kitchen and…3 -
Re: Fibbing about dead people
I used to say that I just tried to call them + there was no answer or their answering machine said they were on vacation.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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