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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Off to surprise birthday party for a 90 year old! Training tomorrow with the curator from The National Gallery of Art!!!1 -
Re: Hospice and another fall
so sorry. Your post is the first I’ve heard about Hospice protocols for falls. To me it’s a good thing. I understand the intrusion but what would be the alternative? Glad they check him over after. 💜5 -
Re: Caregiving Rookie
I found my fantastic CELA (certified elder law attorney) on nelf.org……..try for a CELA if you can, they are very knowledgeable in regards to our situation. I had to learn how to fib to my DH. It’s ha…4 -
Just diagnosed
My name is Steve. I was just diagnosed with early onset dementia. I am 61 and have non idea what i will be in for. Any suggestions or info would be most welcome.4 -
Re: Incontinence?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257659#Comment_257659 6 prunes at night and 1/2 cup prune juice in the morning before coffee or hot tea. If that doesn’t work, order Swiss Kriss natural la…2 -
Re: Questions for the neurologist & Can we keep it a secret for now?
Moms neurologist used the dementia word and unfortunately mom remembers. She sees dementia as only being about memory and since memory is the least of her symptoms she feels she is in the very early …3 -
Re: Caregiving Rookie
Welcome. I agree with Rick. Present it as just something you need to do now that you’re getting older. I would not mention the dementia. You should also keep in mind that he is not going to be able t…5 -
Re: Early onset of my husband
welcome. So sorry about your husband. You have come to the right place for info and support or to just vent. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which helped me after my husbands diagnosis. Search online…1 -
Re: Early onset at age 60
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/229476#Comment_229476 Sounds as if my DW is a bit further along in her journey but when she asks or mentions wanting to get or be better I just keep assuri…1 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
Dear Susan. I miss your mom, very much. She was so comforting to many of us. Hugs Zetta1
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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