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Re: Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
sending her a letter will do no good. 2 rules I learned here: 1) never argue with someone with dementia and 2) you can’t reason with someone whose reasoner is broken. There is no need to try to get h…3 -
Re: Progression
sadly yes it’s common. Routine is important. It may be time to stop picking her up and taking her out of the facility as it increases her anxiety. I would go celebrate with her at the facility instea…1 -
Re: My mom just said she is the most comfortable she has been in her life
A moment to cherish for sure!2 -
Re: My mom just said she is the most comfortable she has been in her life
A beautiful gift. Don't analyze it, just savor it! Special moments like that are rare treasures. I'm so glad for you.1 -
Re: Thankful
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259286#Comment_259286 Your insights are always a blessing! Praying for comfort and some holiday joy for you.1 -
Re: Agitation
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259324#Comment_259324 I don’t think it is that bc it doesn’t happen very often. I think it could be over stimulation though bc it has happened when traveli…3 -
Re: Agitation
Have tried a few different medications which didn’t help and some made things worse. The only one that has helped is Seroquel. I had to ask for it, after reading posts and suggestions from others on …5 -
Re: Focus on the Now, the Positive, the Moments
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/72874/focus-on-the-now-the-positive-the-moments Thank you sharing! I was diagnosed last year at age 54 and I too am living like I should have all along. Proper die…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Iris - That was a traumatizing event for you and your friend! Have either of you considered self-defense? Just enough to disable someone to give you time to run away? I hope you had a peaceful and wo…3 -
Re: Anyone experiencing body pains
I just joined this group and got my diagnosis this fall, after 3.5 years of testing, multiple doctors, multiple imaging of mostly my head, but also of the front of my neck, the back of my neck, and m…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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