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Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
Your husband is not in MC, right? MC should have more training. Should be the operative word.2 -
Re: Where to start?
Welcome. We’ll support you through this hard journey. Your description of your mom is a familiar story to many of us. Search for the term “anosognosia”; basically it is a common symptom of dementia i…2 -
Re: Where to start?
Welcome to the forum. if you can find the groups tab on the forum, you will see a new member group that contains a list of resources and items to think about. Your mom is probably still ok to sign a …3 -
Re: Minor illnesses
I know what you mean. When I do make meals, I make more than the two of us can eat and then put remaining food into freezer containers for microwaving on the days that I have no energy to cook from s…5 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
My perspective on this is - this has nothing to do with your husband. This is a coping thing that people with difficult jobs do to lighten the mood. Imagine being called all sorts of different bitche…5 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
I agree with @PlentyQuiet . I worked in healthcare my entire adult life. You need humor to get through the really hard stuff. But is best done out of earshot of patients and families. The maintenance…3 -
Re: Constant Motion
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261516#Comment_261516 Thank you so much, Kat. I forgot about melatonin and may try adding that in. And, I did just get Hospice on board, so I'm callin…4 -
Re: “Fiblets”
It’s such a sad, difficult and uncomfortable position to be in, especially when we have always prided ourselves on being truthful with each other, now you are dealing with somebody whose brain is no …3 -
Re: “Fiblets”
it would make it worse. It would increase his anxiety and agitation. You are doing it for him. To keep him calm. Don’t feel guilty. We learn to fib and blame the doctors, the objects, etc. If he has …4 -
Re: “Fiblets”
I know this is difficult and most of us can relate in a heartfelt way …. You might ask yourself if you have shared any other unpleasant truths and what his reaction was. Then I would multiple that re…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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