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Re: Memory Care + Aide - Make it make sense
Quite honestly I don’t understand this demand from the MC. Falling is to be expected from someone with the issues your mom has. MCs are supposed to be able to handle this. Can they be next to her 24/…1 -
Re: Incontinence?
yes it’s fairly common. Soon she will be fecal incontinent. Her fear is of soiling herself. If it’s causing anxiety I would ask her doctor about anti anxiety meds. A toileting schedule is very import…1 -
Re: Trying to help primary caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258017#Comment_258017 She sounds just like me…and, I know that I have said the same things to my LO. If she won't let you do anything for her, just be…3 -
Re: Trying to help primary caregiver
Hospitals are noisy, cold, low humidity, and boring! What about making sure there is a way for her to play music (bluetooth speaker or cd player?) warm shawl or wrap, chapstick or hand lotion, and ma…4 -
Bathing-when the water feels wrong - not refusing-afraid..
I saw this on a Facebook post and hope this helps someone caring for their loved one. In the book "The 36 Hour Day" it lists some reasons your loved one doesn't bathe or shower: Fear, …2 -
Re: When it rains...
I am sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace as you have completed your task of caregiving and move forward. And an uncomplicated healing for your ankle. HB2 -
Re: When it rains...
Thank you for sharing. My condolences in the loss of your dear Mother. Peace be with you.2 -
Re: When it rains...
Please accept my deepest condolences.🙏🏽2 -
Re: When it rains...
so sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to be with her in spite of your broken ankle. Her suffering is over. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Come back …2 -
Re: When it rains...
Thank you for this generous posting. You have my sympathy, and I am cheered that you could be with your mom in her last moments. So thankful for the care of the hospice and MC staff. Dogs and wet gra…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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