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Re: When moving LO to AL Causes MORE Stress, Not Less
Hello, Lgillis4, I can totally relate to everything you're going through. Has your mom been evaluated for hospice? Qualifying for hospice care doesn't necessarily mean death is imminent. I placed my …1 -
Re: Showering
My mom’s the same way. Now that she’s in a facility the staff manages to get her in the shower every week but she’s never happy about it. It’s not your fault, it’s the disease.1 -
Re: Showering
We had much more success with an aide helping my mom shower than with me trying to help her. Even so, she now rarely permits a full shower. She will allow sponge baths and the dry shampoo caps ... de…1 -
Re: Showering
What about powders and reminders to use deodorant. I know that’s not ideal. They make a dry shampoo. Mom is in Al and I can’t even imagine her allowing me to help her shower. I think getting an aide …1 -
Re: Follow up on Blount Alzheimer’s Center Cuts.
I disagree..please leave the thread up but anyone posting needs to cite sources.3 -
Re: Home care
Another thing I would ask is if in-home care, are they license insured and bonded. What is your hiring process for caregivers? Does it include background and drug testing? What is minimum hours requi…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Iris, I remember hot pants. There was even a song about them. I'll bet you were real cute in them. Beth, that sounds like a terrific day to read some books. The news said you had zero visibility in I…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Jerilynn— Your latest additions look cute but seem messy to be in the house. Who decides when they move outdoors with the others? @harshedbuzz That will be me. Unless in my lap or my sight, the babie…2 -
Re: Caregiver for parent diagnosed early in life.
thanks for this tip I put a tracker in her car and now I can see where she is at all times1 -
Re: New to forums...I really, REALLY hate this disease
May God bless and keep you and your family as you deal with this. Having support is a blessing.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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