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Re: Suspect nobody is following up on discharge instructions for mom in MC, what to do?
Using an inhaler with a spacer (or oxygen or anything else) will be increasingly difficult for her, even with the best staff oversight. Following directions and paying attention to the little details…2 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
This is one of the most difficult behaviors for caregivers. Your DH has Anosognosia which is a neurological condition where a person lacks awareness or insight into their own disability or illness, o…3 -
Re: Notice to police or first responders
I think in some communities you can notify the police department. I would be more concerned that he went out the front door with no supervision. There are so many bad things that could happen! If he …6 -
Re: Newly diagnosed this week
I was diagnosed MCI/ALZ in December 2025. It’s a frightening diagnosis knowing that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and the devastating affects it can have on you and your loved ones. Take a deep br…5 -
Re: Neuro-psych evaluation
my DW reluctantly agreed to seek treatment for her memory problems when she was in her late 50's. We live in a big city eventually landed at the "memory clinic" which was run by the lo…5 -
Depakote and Benadryl showing positive results
We started adding depakote (125mg) and a low dose of Benadryl to the serequol on Friday and I am seeing benefits. For those who’ve seen some of my posts my DW is one who is literally on her feet all …7 -
What You Took From Me
Dear Friends, I wrote this on July 9, 2025: There is a beautiful woman here making dinner for us. She asked me how my day went today. The kitchen smells so good with dinner on the stove. She put her …19 -
Re: Facing the Emotional Side of Caregiving
That is SO true, but sometimes we get so overwhelmed that it’s difficult to remember. Thanks for posting!3 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
I know we’re all different, but it gives me hope to hear that it’s helped you. I’m only on day 5, hopefully I’ll feel results soon.3 -
Re: How to deal with denial
Thank you for your perspective. It is helpful1
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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