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Re: Should I move my mom?
I think I would have very frank and clear conversations with the mgmt staff and a specific plan for reaching you. Moving is so difficult, I would put them on notice and let them know you are very ser…2 -
Re: Similar ?
so sorry about your Mom. Contact her doctor and request a hospice evaluation. They will reevaluate her every 6 months. They provide so much assistance and supplies for your Mom and counseling and cle…2 -
Re: Advice for getting help for cousin
I would contact Adult Protective Services in the county where she lives. They should be able to appoint a guardian. I would not discuss it with her. She won’t understand or remember. You can also con…2 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
Welcome. I think you are wise to see a geriatric psych. Medication for anxiety and depression can be difficult and time consuming to figure out. Your anxiety is a valid concern. Maybe see your doctor…2 -
Re: attend a wedding?
I agree with everyone's opinion - you should not take your DW to this wedding. I'll add another reason that I deal with, not sure if this happens to others: The day after an event with fami…2 -
Re: Hearing, Yes or No?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74205/hearing-yes-or-no Howhale, I could not agree more with what you are saying. My wife is very far along and I too notice her changing things up slightly whenev…1 -
Re: Facebook Alzheimer/Dementia Group
Thanks. Have not seen that as yet on the site noted in my post but will certainly be watchful. That is definitely a hallmark of this forum, non-judgemental, sharing, caring.3 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
I agree with asking doctor about medications. Some PWD do enter a constant movement phase, usually walking with only short periods of sitting to eat.2 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
Oof. That's hard. She sounds like a good candidate for day program. Medication might help with the repetitive bathroom visits which could be driven by anxiety. HB2 -
Re: We need guidance 🙏
welcome. Sorry about your MIL. As you mentioned, the behaviors are caused by anxiety. If redirection or distractions haven’t worked, you might ask the doctor about changing the dose of her anxiety me…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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