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Re: The state investigated last week's incident and says my DH has to move...help
He needs medication management at a geriatric psychiatric unit supervised by a geriatric psychiatrist. Ask what type of "counseling" is bring considered from the counseling group. PWD canno…6 -
Re: GUIDE Program - Experiences?
I got a message from the local Alz Assn forwarded to me by the moderator from the support group mom and I attended when dad was still alive. The memory center where dad was seen is one of 330 in the …1 -
Re: Moving Mom to Memory Care - Questions
That’s great news all around, and the story of the therapy dog made me smile. Sleep well tonight!1 -
Re: Moving Mom to Memory Care - Questions
UPDATE: The move is complete! I got her room set up while my brothers took her to lunch. Part of her morning was also spent at the beauty shop, so the movers could move her furniture. The MC staff we…4 -
Re: Stepping in on finances
@Patricia5 With dementia, independence is a quickly disappearing commodity. Today, he may have it. Tomorrow, it could be gone. You do not want to become a statistic or a case in point on the evening …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Enjoyed my grandfather granddaughter day yesterday in Springfield. Ron3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ” – Charles Dickens.2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning. The heat hasn't hit us yet. I'm not looking forward at all. I hope those of you sweltering stay hydrated and safe. Judith— I find Jeanne Robertson amusing. I especially like the bit she…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (209)
Good morning Porch Rockers! It has been a busy week. Monday I had exercise class then went to a friend's farm to pick peaches. Tuesday we had a "girls" class of '73 get together and potluck…2 -
Refuses to see DR
My DH refuses to go to next DR appt and I can't force him DR wants to do lumbar puncture but he is too agitated to go thru with procedure as they want him there for four hours. This procedure may not…1
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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