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Re: Stuff animals with Dementia
It's pretty common for pwd to bond to a doll or stuffed animal. If you're touring memory care facilities you will almost always see some of the residents with a doll or stuffed animal. That…2 -
Re: I don't understand...
Welcome. I have attached a link to Medicaid coverage and qualifications. Like dementia isn’t hard enough, finding proper care also has to be a struggle. Medicaid is complicated as harshedbuzz has sug…3 -
Re: Memory care-Taking all clothes out of drawers
@katiela Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Packing up is very common during the adjustment period for new MC residents. It should fade with time.…1 -
Re: Trying to help primary caregiver
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258084#Comment_258084 They live in an apartment so it's more indoor chores- and my grandpa didn't really do any of them. At least not in recent m…1 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
Hi hoditx - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. I agree with JulietteBee - you would be delaying the inevitable. Also - do NOT depend on the long-term partner for a thing! They are…1 -
Re: Mom is about to be homeless, how do we decide what to do?
Mom's situation is quite sad. However, not being married, her years-long partner does not desire to be locked in for the long haul that dementia is guaranteed to take you all on. Your plan is an…3 -
Re: Update on DW
Hi ghphotog, It looks like you have had your hands full. I am sure you made the right call, albeit very hard to do. I am glad you are able to visit DW as much as you can. That way you can see that sh…4 -
Scared
My wife is 54 and was just diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. I’m scared for her and myself. The changes I’ve seen in the past year now has a name. But that’s not much comfort. I think I’m still…10 -
Re: ARIA - Do most medical professionals / EMTs know what this is???
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257531#Comment_257531 Thank you! I saw that and will also give to my husband and daughter.2 -
Re: ARIA - Do most medical professionals / EMTs know what this is???
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257679#Comment_257679 Thanks that is what I thought. I will add detailed info on my phones medical card also.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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