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Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74158/long-winding-descending-road Totally understand! My 94 yo mom has vascular dementia. She will be cremated and her ashes will be put in plot next to my dad’s.…1 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
Thank you for sharing your experience. There are so many things that can go right or wrong with funerals. If this task is left to survivors and not pre-planned, paid by the deceased there is a lot of…1 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
You are getting professional advise that you ask and pay for and amateur advise that comes unasked and properly priced at FREE of charge. Ignore the second. If the family members get out of line - te…2 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
Have courage. You are the guardian for a reason. You are exercising good judgment and taking advice from professionals with relevant expertise. You do not owe explanations to anyone, but if you wish …3 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
You are in a challenging spot. Your job as a guardian is to prevent loss and distress, and risking a valuable sentimental item is irresponsible, no matter how much family members argue. Just don'…3 -
Re: Anger Issues with mom and losing caregivers
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253660#Comment_253660 Yes, I am POA for both. My step dad has no children of his own (except us). I appreciate your feedback. I definately feel there are n…1 -
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
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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