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Re: Kisunla infusions- treatment side effects
welcome. FYI: You can search the entire online forum for Kisunla and read all the posts. The search thingy is at the top of the page.1 -
Caregiver - Therapy
I've been primary caregiver for my mom for nearly two years. She's still living at home but no longer driving. Moods are hard, depression is a thing. My SO and daughter help with check ins …2 -
Re: Need help with confirming stages
My mom is about this stage. She is in a nursing home. Every person with dementia is a bit different. So concerns one family may have will be different than another. The dbat give a rough age equivale…1 -
Re: Need help with confirming stages
Although it was important that my mom's neurologist was able to give a diagnosis, they did not offer any additional support or info. We also found that her PCP had very limited knowledge and exp…3 -
Re: Need help with confirming stages
welcome. Sorry about your Mom’s diagnosis. Most Neurologists hesitate to discuss stages. Everyone progresses differently depending on many factors one of which is the area of the brain affected. You …1 -
Re: Another Support Group Disappointment
For those who are active in an effective local support group, is there anything you get from the local support group that you are not getting from this online group? I have not yet done a local suppo…2 -
Re: Counseling for Mom
I am talking with someone virtually. I wanted someone who understood the caregiver role and there was nobody close to the house.2 -
Re: New Youtube Videos -Medications / Depression
Thank you. This will help so many caregivers!1 -
Re: Out of state “friends” hardly there and know everything
Oh yes all so knowing and knowledgeable full of what you should do, how you should do it. It does my head in and takes all of my energy to keep my south shut. I agree with Lilydaisy these people were…4 -
Re: Forward Planning
welcome. Tough question. Some people with dementia only live 3-5 years after diagnosis. Some live as long as 25 years. What stage is your wife in? There is no way to know how long you have. So I woul…2
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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