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Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
Hi, @Kat63, I am so sorry you have reached this stage. I am not there just yet with DH. I think the recliner is a great idea. Getting in and out of the chair and also being able to raise his feet sho…3 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
I believe it's a common progression for them to forget who their loved ones are. However, not being able to control her in any way might be a sign of a UTI.3 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
Early in my DW’s journey, about the time she was first diagnosed we got a puppy (see my avatar). My DW had taken a strong interest in my daughter’s dog, a cockapoo, so we got one too. My DW certainly…5 -
Re: Take a cruise?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258930#Comment_258930 I love your positive attitude and yes it always might be the last time you get that particular opportunity. If you think you can hand…2 -
Re: POAs and requirements for incompetence
@aallis That's a springing POA. Contact the attorney who drafted it and ask what documentation you need to take over. Sometimes it's a letter from a single doctor and sometimes multiple phy…2 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
@justbreathe2 I'm sorry. This behavior falls under the umbrella of shadowing to a degree. It doesn't sound that awful on paper but living it is really difficult. In your shoes, I would sche…4 -
Re: Early onset Alzheimer
This is an enormously broad question. Before anything, now is the time to make sure all of the necessary legal documents are in place while your brother can still sign them. Most important is a DPOA,…3 -
Re: Mom 89 has alz dementia is having anger and agression
Lexapro has been very helpful for my dad. We just doubled the dose.1 -
Re: POAs and requirements for incompetence
Our Trust includes DPOA and POA. I have a letter from his Dr saying he has Alzheimer’s and is not capable of making decisions. I have been able to use the DPOA and Dr’s letter to sell and rebuy prope…3 -
Re: Knee surgery for PWD?
My husband should have had knee replacement surgery well before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's but he kept saying they were fine (they weren't). So he didn't. After the diagnosis, a…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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