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Re: Any tips for a caregiver to work out?
I had hired help for the last 3 years of my wife's journey. I will offer a suggestion that may not be possible for some. My mind set was not hiring a caregiver for my wife. I would continue to do tha…6 -
Re: Long Geri-Psych Stay!
My husband was in a Geri-psych unit for two weeks, and is now back at his memory care facility. I did not experience anything like you have described! The staff was kind, calm, and competent. I know …2 -
Re: Long Geri-Psych Stay!
Delusions or not, there is no way I would leave my spouse in a place that wouldn’t allow me to see him and that degree of lack of transparency.1 -
Re: Does Memory Care actually help
2 main reasons I placed my DW in MC in January - Long>short…. Her safety and my inability to care for her and keep her safe - I wish you and your's all the best that's possible.2 -
Re: Medical Marijuana: Anyone w/ experience?
I read your post and wonder how you are doing today. My DW has AZ and non of the 27 different psychotropic drugs have helped. She has drug resistant depression and extremely high anxiety and no meds …1 -
Re: Getting support for my dad who is my mom's full-time caregiver
Hi harnold - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. As has been said on here, you must have the oxygen mask on yourself before helping everybody else. Dad needs the help, as you already know. C…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Hello Front Porch Friends. Lorita. I'm glad you found a soup, Max, likes. Sammy, has it in the mornings and sometimes in the evenings, along with his hard food. That's nice you will be helping Todd, …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
Thanks Beth, good to hear from you too. You had such a beautiful garden; did you start a new one? Would love to see pictures. Lorita, what a tragedy for that family! I'll never forget when I lived in…2 -
Re: In case of an emergency to caregivers
What would be your plan once she passes and you are living alone ? The Apple Watch would detect a fall and call for help, but as HB said, nothing will help if you get ill or pass in your sleep. I hav…1 -
Re: In case of an emergency to caregivers
@charley0419 I'm going to be blunt. There is no technological device that 100% replaces a human in the event of an emergency. Full stop. A pendent you wear could summon EMTs if you are conscious and …2
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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