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Re: Continued follow up after diagnosis
I asked the neurologist what the purpose and need was for follow up appointment. They said some people like to come in and discuss issues and the progression, but said there was no harm in not follow…4 -
Re: Aphasia
So very sad for you @Biggles As others have said, your posts truly give us a ‘window’ to view what’s ahead for us. I thank you and send a big hug 💝2 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
sometimes the less you speak and try to direct the better the results. I see how the Hospice aid works with my wife. And a lot of times she’s just very quiet with some gentle direction. I find that h…5 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
This may not help but this is why they verbalize: Dementia vocalizations are disruptive sounds like screaming, moaning, muttering, chanting, or nonsensical noises common in later dementia stages, oft…3 -
Re: Constantly saying Help Me please
Welcome. So sorry about your Dad, Mom & fur baby. Vocalization is common in late stages of dementia. We understand what you're going through. This explains it and offers some tips: Also read…2 -
Re: How To Prepare for the End
Thank you all. I will get going on final arrangements next week. I'd rather be ready. I am definitely keeping what all of you have said about being ready, but being flexible. One of my caregiver…10 -
Re: Tired
Vent away! It lets the steam off the pressure cooker of caregiving. My husband was in memory care in a room with another patient who didn't know his name or his wife but could name every puppy t…3 -
Re: What's the one thing that gets to you the most
Dad and I didn't share a very warm relationship, but watching him morph from an unusually attractive, articulate and well-groomed man into some sort of yeti with crumbs in his beard wearing a te…6 -
Re: Aphasia
Sending you love @Biggles ❤️ It is so hard.1 -
Re: Aphasia
My husband isn’t “there” yet so I have no experience on which to draw or words of wisdom. I can only offer a heartfelt hug. Your posts help me to prepare mentally for what’s likely to happen in our f…3
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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