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Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
I’m not sure how to keep her from hiding the purse, but attaching an AirTag to it would at least help you find it. When my mom still had a purse, we clipped a tracker to the strap (my sister-in-law f…3 -
Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
My mom did the same thing when she was around Stage 5. I put an AirTag on my mom's purse which allowed me to track it with my iPhone. She came up with some interesting hiding places for it, and …2 -
Re: My mother hides her purse nightly
What if you talked with her about the purse and offered to take it home with you for safe keeping. Maybe even lean into her delusion a bit, stressing that no one will get it at your house, you will p…2 -
Re: Notice to police or first responders
If you live in a community that supports Smart 911 you could register this information. If you don't, contact your local police on their non-emergency line and ask about any programs they may be…3 -
Re: Useful resource, IDK?
AARP has online brain games for their members. I am an AARP member, because they offered a discount for our health plan. Honestly, I don't use it much, but for $15 a year, it could be worth tryi…2 -
Re: Antidepressant usage
@JJinVA Regarding an anti-anxiety/anti-depression medication: It's not uncommon for geri psychs to prescribe an SSRI or an SNRI for anxiety along with an atypical antipsychotic like Seroquel. A …1 -
Re: Antidepressant usage
I’m just not sure if she needs to be on an antidepressant for mood but maybe anxiety. I think I just automatically questioned it because I was curious if the NP was saying it as a default because she…1 -
Re: Antidepressant usage
In my experience an antidepressant can definitely work for a person with dementia. My mom switched antidepressants and it was awful. The tapper off one and slow increase of the other had her an emoti…1 -
Re: Feeling misty eyed after visiting DH yesterday
White Crane, that is a lovely story, and you definitely deserve the sweet moment with your DH. Thanks for posting, it reminds us to take the good moment as they develop.2 -
Re: Feeling misty eyed after visiting DH yesterday
@White Crane I’m misty eyed just reading your description of such a tender visit. Thank you for sharing that there can be good moments. Hugs 💜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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