Have any questions about how to use the community? Check out the Help Discussion.
Popular Posts
-
Re: Giving thanks for you
So thankful for having found such a supportive and knowledgeable community. Thank you to all for walking this journey with me.6 -
Re: Giving thanks for you
Here, here! Thank you to all of you and the kindness you all share here, despite the tough days/nights I know you’re having. Big hugs!6 -
Re: Giving thanks for you
Me too, @Call me Gram! Thank you for starting this thread. God bless each and everyone of you very special people! I too am so thankful for you!4 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259303#Comment_259303 I’ve found deep breathing exercises to be very helpful. I started after watching a video by Teepa Snow where she described the affect…5 -
Giving thanks for you
Feeling thankful for all of you today! Thank you for your support, wisdom, understanding, and commiseration. Hoping you can find a moment today to feel thankful, and to feel appreciated!12 -
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
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
Read more