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Re: Is repeated aspiration pneumonia common?
I totally understand how badly you want to fix anything you can for your mother. But the reality is that PT and OT are often a waste of time and resources in these situations. PT is not going to chan…3 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
I purchased a lift recliner from Wayfair so that I could have someone assemble it for us. My DH LOVES it, and I think the massage helps with circulation. My DH (Stage 7) gets cold purple-blue feet. T…3 -
Re: Swelling in ankles and feet
Is it possible to call hospice and just ask them to explain?2 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
My DH is in stage 7 and home under Hospice care. Beginning of stage 6 his sundowning (moving things around and constantly in motion) was so bad we started him on Seroquel after reading and suggestion…4 -
seroquel question
For those people who have found success with seroquel, what dosage are you using and how often is it administered? We started on 25mg once a day to treat agitation. We saw no effect and moved up to 5…2 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Such lovely caring and understanding words. It’s like holding hands together, Thankyou.5 -
Re: Thankful
Wonderful post, sorry I am late to the table. Today, as we have been doing for the 13 years since my dad died, I had my mom over for dinner. I am thankful I found an IL facility that is literally 1.0…1 -
Re: Progression
my mom, who has now lived with us for about a year and a half, did the same thing last Thanksgiving when we went to my son and DIL’s house. There were a lot of people there in a small space and even …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Happy Thanksgiving to all; there is always something to be thankful for….. DW had a surprise visit from her brother who lives in Florida. So far she is handling it well. He will be here a week - gues…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I’m about ready to pop and already loosened my pants for pie, but I’m a happy, stuffed man right now. Ron2
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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