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Re: DH is fighting his care every step of the way
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262057#Comment_262057 I think a big part of it has to do with being embarrassed about the incontinence. Usually waiting a bit does help. He will say no to …2 -
Re: Could alcohol be the cause and how do you know if it is?
I know I’m doing this for him, but he doesn’t feel that way and I don’t want to lose his trust. I think this is a good idea to contact the doctor ahead of time and share this info. Thank you!1 -
Re: Taking it away
You're going through what I recently went through, and I did what you did. It didn't feel good removing Mom's good jewelry to put it in a safe place, but I know she would rather her fa…3 -
Re: Bed Rails
I got a very similar one for my elderly mom (no dementia) after she fell, broke her wrist and needed assistance getting in and out of bed. It was easy to install, very stable and was the right size t…3 -
Re: DH hallucinating that he's going to have an affair
Cimetidine is used for hypersexuality. Search hypersexuality here on the site. There are several members who have used it successfully. Not sure if it will help with these types of hallucinations but…2 -
Re: Panic mode
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261954#Comment_261954 I use chtgpt a lot Chance for many things including the journey with my DW. I ask it about meds, behaviors, etc. I find it very usefu…2 -
Re: Just hit me there is no Calvary
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74954/just-hit-me-there-is-no-calvary if you’ve never used shipt or instacart they are lifesavers for grocery delivery. You pay a little more but it’s worth it whe…4 -
Just hit me there is no Calvary
I got sick over the weekend, turned out to be slight case of pneumonia, all I needed was some nyquil right. My one son was in Michigan, other son at work and lives 30 mins away. I truly felt alone. I…11 -
Re: Christmas Envelopes
There is no such thing as a "silly question" in this group, so if you have it, ask it. Chances are, others have the same one, and by asking it, you've helped a lot of other people. I l…7 -
Re: Taking it away
I would suggest you take, and keep with you, any credit card, debit card, cash, or checkbook that maybe associated with the anxiety she feels, surrounding the "lost" wallet. If nothing of i…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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