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Re: Tired
Venting is necessary to survive this disease as a caregiver, it's good for the soul. For those reading this it helps us know we are not alone. Some days are worse than others and tired seems lik…7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Good afternoon Porch Rockers. HB. Your mother is so lucky to have you there for her. Your such a patient daughter. My DD also has patient, hopefully I'm not doing anything to cause her to use th…1 -
Re: Suggestions on making the move to MC
You dont have her pack anything. Have it there, or bring it later. Possibly have a suitcase put in the trunk. Get her in the car ‘we are going out to lunch’. Drive to the facility to arrive there at …3 -
Re: Physical Aggression
Ideally, leave the house. Locked in your car with a phone is good. Don't lock yourself in a room the doesn't have an egress. Call 911. Once that's done, if you're in the house, re…5 -
Re: Physical Aggression
ask them to admit him to a Geri Psyche unit for evaluation. Do not allow them to discharge him until he is medicated and stable. Tell them you do not feel safe. Meanwhile call his doctor and tell the…4 -
Re: Physical Aggression
Hi @Kewpie Welcome. So sorry you have to be here; glad you found us and spoke up. Has your loved one been aggressive? If ‘yes’ have you spoken or alerted your physician? There are medications that ca…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I think you are right, Sandy. They may be TItmouse and they are smaller than the cedar waxwings, I think. I just gave them more feed. I have fed at least 60 lbs. Of bird feed and most of a 15 lb. Sac…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
Looks like something finally went my way. After moving here I put all season tires on and had forgot that I purchased road hazard with them. Bottom line is, the new tire did not cost me anything, all…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I’m at the tire shop in Springfield and we are having a Louisiana snow. Nothing sticking! After Wednesday I thought everything would be quieter here. Yesterday my grandson was in a fight and is suspe…2 -
Re: Physical Aggression
In addition to the suggestions mentioned above, I would make sure you have a house key hidden somewhere outside in case you’re not able to grab your keys on the way out. My husband has, inadvertently…6
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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