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  • Re: Suggestions on making the move to MC

    You dont have her pack anything. Have it there, or bring it later. Possibly have a suitcase put in the trunk. Get her in the car ‘we are going out to lunch’. Drive to the facility to arrive there at …
  • Re: Physical Aggression

    Ideally, leave the house. Locked in your car with a phone is good. Don't lock yourself in a room the doesn't have an egress. Call 911. Once that's done, if you're in the house, re…
  • Re: Physical Aggression

    ask them to admit him to a Geri Psyche unit for evaluation. Do not allow them to discharge him until he is medicated and stable. Tell them you do not feel safe. Meanwhile call his doctor and tell the…
  • Re: Physical Aggression

    Hi @Kewpie Welcome. So sorry you have to be here; glad you found us and spoke up. Has your loved one been aggressive? If ‘yes’ have you spoken or alerted your physician? There are medications that ca…
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)

    I think you are right, Sandy. They may be TItmouse and they are smaller than the cedar waxwings, I think. I just gave them more feed. I have fed at least 60 lbs. Of bird feed and most of a 15 lb. Sac…
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)

    Looks like something finally went my way. After moving here I put all season tires on and had forgot that I purchased road hazard with them. Bottom line is, the new tire did not cost me anything, all…
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)

    I’m at the tire shop in Springfield and we are having a Louisiana snow. Nothing sticking! After Wednesday I thought everything would be quieter here. Yesterday my grandson was in a fight and is suspe…
  • Re: Physical Aggression

    In addition to the suggestions mentioned above, I would make sure you have a house key hidden somewhere outside in case you’re not able to grab your keys on the way out. My husband has, inadvertently…
  • Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)

    Good morning. Carl, there are some cats that crave attention. I like cats because they signal peacefulness to me. GG, I used to follow what I call my African Diet. This is no sweets, no seconds and n…
  • Re: Night at the ER

    Sorry you and your mom are going through this. Im glad her injuries were not too bad. I hope she bounces back quickly. I alway feel a bit on edge waiting for this kind of call. Mom does ok getting ar…

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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