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Re: Moved into Stage 4
@Maru As I recall your DH came to dementia with considerable cognitive reserve. I feel like that can impact acceptance for spousal caregivers as the deficits might not seem so obvious at first. HB I …5 -
Re: Hospice care
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259498#Comment_259498 Sorry to hear of your DW's medical decline. I hope hospice is able to quickly provide the right comforts supports for your DW, d…2 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
Welcome. As you know Alzheimer’s is terminal. The later stages can be brutal. Treating his cholesterol problems may be seen as something that will only prolong his suffering. His weight loss, depress…2 -
Re: Advocating for my dad
welcome. Glad you’re here but sorry for the reason. When I had to place my husband in memory care, the facility suggested that I fib to him. It’s more compassionate and reduces his anxiety. He wouldn…1 -
Re: Terrified!
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74641/terrified I feel for you. As caregivers we are in a catch 22 because you’re expected to make their lives as good as possible but at the same time you can’t d…4 -
Re: The list
tell her you lost your list and you brought what you could remember3 -
Re: Functional Cognitive Disorder
@sandwichone123 It is so nice to be able to receive helpful information during an uncomfortable process. Thank you!2 -
Re: Functional Cognitive Disorder
@harshedbuzz Thank you for the information about errorless teaching. This is something new and I will have to dive a little deeper into. I appreciate your help during this process.1 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
How wonderful that you had a good visit with your son and grandson! And that they came. My PWD is my father, not a spouse. But please let me just say from the position of an adult child that you are …4 -
Re: Moved into Stage 4
I was in denial and kept trying things to make it better. I realize now for my husband there is no more learning or even remembering how to do things. I do 98 percent of everything now. It’s the exac…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
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