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Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
I agree that a cute puppy is adorable, but with dementia it is probably better to get a dog already house trained. There are so many dogs needing to be rescued. We rescued our Chi-weeny (chihuahua an…1 -
Re: Respite
Cindy, congratulations on your award! And thank you for your post. I’m glad you had a respite. We all need that from time to time.1 -
Re: POAs and requirements for incompetence
I assume you have already taken over the finances. If not be sure to get the paperwork[ doctor's notes] needed so that she can't be scammed.3 -
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
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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