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Re: Has Anyone Installed a Bidet to assist with hygiene and avoid a UTI?
Thanks folks. WIth the use if AI, I was able to research an easy two button Bidet. My mom already gets full time supervision in the bathroom. I appreciate your feedback and will take it in considerat…1 -
Makeup at night
just wanted to share very briefly… Got Mom all set up to do her nightly toothbrushing and night cream for her face thing, I normally let her do things on her own while I am definitely within earshot …6 -
Re: Sudden deterioration in memory and change in demeanor
Sorry this is happening to you both, Linda and Andrew. Keep us posted how things go.1 -
Re: Agitation
My husband's PCP has prescribed two different antipsychotics…lorazepam and resperidone…he couldn't tolerate either one and went totally bonkers while taking them. Haven't tried the gum…5 -
Re: Is sending a letter to mom with the truth a bad idea?
I think that writing the letter might help you, to get your thoughts and feelings out. Sending the letter to her is very unlikely to help her or you. She won’t believe it, and it is likely to create …3 -
Re: A new task, self catheterizing my husband
Wow! That’s a tall order. And here I think I’m a big shot because I put an external catheter on my DH at night…not even close.3 -
Re: A new task, self catheterizing my husband
Yikes… I can’t imagine. You are a true warrior but I’m so so sorry you need to do this. Sending you strength and hugs💕💜2 -
Re: A new task, self catheterizing my husband
I take my hat off to you @trottingalong another skill to add to your long repertoire, brilliant stuff. Aren’t we an amazing lot of untrained professionals! The various skills that we have acquired an…4 -
Re: A new task, self catheterizing my husband
@trottingalong I’m so sorry that yet another challenge has been added to an already difficult journey. The thought of having to cath my husband would intimidate me… you’re amazing and an inspiration.…3 -
Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
Dosing is a trial & error process. It may make her sleepy at first but she will adjust to it. Good luck.4
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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