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Re: “Fiblets”
Here is my take on fibs/lies. We can tell the truth to do the right thing and have a clear conscience. We will no longer feel bad that we have been dishonest. We would be telling the truth to make yo…3 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
"hesitate to "report" the people who are taking care of my difficult LO when they are not harming him." "My DH became even more agitated and humiliated." Insulting a hum…1 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
I am so sorry this is happening, @easy23 It was good you were there and stepped up to talk with the charge nurse. You were in the right place at the right time to be a great caregiver and advocate fo…4 -
Re: Extremely overwhelmed
Definitely ask for a social worker to help before agreeing to take him home. Tell them you don't have the capacity to care for him at home. Don't let ER bully you into taking him home. ER i…2 -
Re: I’m puzzled
"How can she be so selfish as to talk about residence. That would mean to worst for me." If you haven't seen an elder care lawyer , that would be a good thing - unclear if you are marr…2 -
Re: Yes, I'm still around
Ed, I'm so happy to see you—and with such a boost! This is the best result I've ever seen in Alzheimer's research. I'm just sorry they spent so much time barking up the wrong tree…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
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Re: New
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261705#Comment_261705 welcome. Sorry about your husbands diagnosis. You are replying to another post. You will get more replies if you create a new post. U…3 -
Yes, I'm still around
Most of you will not recognize my name because my wife passed 3 1/2 years ago, and I rarely get on here much anymore. I hope everyone could make the most of the situation for Christmas. There may be …9 -
Re: Christmas Decorations
@H1235 first kudos to you for being so amazing to your mom. It is not easy for someone who loves things and with hoarder tendencies to give anything up but to my mind you absolutely did right bringin…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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