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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
Good morning. How is it December already? The plumber has already been and gone. He'll shoot me an estimate tonight. Fingers crossed. DH is at the dentist and probably won't believe me. I c…1 -
Re: DH is fighting his care every step of the way
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/262058#Comment_262058 I do hide most of his drugs in pudding or applesauce. However he has one that can not be crushed, broken or chewed. So far there isn&…1 -
Re: When to get help?
Dear @pattymbr I agree with @SDianeL - if you are asking, it is probably time. I am attaching a handy assessment tool for you to gauge what stage your DH might be in. From the few symptoms you listed…3 -
Re: DH is fighting his care every step of the way
he does need medication to calm him. For your safety. He could hurt you. My husband also became aggressive when he became incontinent. He kicked a caregiver at the memory care facility. They had to i…5 -
Re: Just hit me there is no Calvary
Ha ha well done using door dash I’ve never used it and I have only just discovered MacDonald’s drive through. Didn’t need it before did I, now it’s drive through get two large strawberry milk shakes …4 -
Re: Alzheimer's and spinning - things moving/jumping
Does he maybe have allergies causing some fluid in his ears resulting in dizziness?1 -
Re: Alzheimer's and spinning - things moving/jumping
Hi Croukl and welcome to the site. Could it be the start of some of the visual and spatial problems that have been the topic of a few discussions on this site. My DW has not had the symptoms you desc…2 -
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
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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