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Re: Losing his thermostat - supposed to do anything?
We play wack a mole here with the thermostat. He turns it up. I turn it down. I just ordered him some thermal underwear shirts. Hoping they help.2 -
Re: Home visit
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259073#Comment_259073 Agreed! Given that every person is different, you will need to assess where her head is at. My DH has been in MC for 8 months now. He…4 -
Re: Is repeated aspiration pneumonia common?
@TrumpetSwan said: This is the second time in the last four months mom was hospitalized with pneumonia. My first question is, is repeated pneumonia common? If so, how long can she keep cycling with t…3 -
Re: seroquel question
DH started at 25 mg at lunch and 50 mg before bed. As he moved to end stage, and had agitation, the hospice nurse recommended 50 mg at lunch and 100 mg before bed. The agitation improved, and I have …4 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
Thank you for the responses. As for my DW, the prolapse is significant but doesn't effect her life. There is no pain or other discomfort. We have two appointments next week to decide the best pa…7 -
Re: Early onset Alzheimer
My DH was diagnosed at 62 as well. He had cognitive testing and an MRI by a neurologist to confirm his diagnosis. I also had his personal physician review all the information and he agreed with the e…1 -
Re: Grief Counseling: Yay or Nay?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258531#Comment_258531 I will absolutely look into this. Thank you so much for sharing!1 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259203#Comment_259203 Thank you for sharing your approach to preserving the memory of your sister. I too use writing to help my grief and to put my thought…2 -
Re: Thankful
thank you for saying this. My mom passed in March after I was her primary caregiver here at home with my husband. I think I’m processing a lot this Thanksgiving, thinking about what it was like last …3 -
Thankful
On this Thanksgiving Eve, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum. I continue to learn much from each person who shares here. Just the act of sharing helps each of us feel le…5
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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