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Re: cognitive vs ADLs
This may sound stupid but, what are ADL’s?1 -
Re: cognitive vs ADLs
A PWD qualifies for NH or MC when two or more ADLs are compromised, or when they require constant supervision. In my experience, placement in MC comes when the caregiver can no longer prevent wanderi…1 -
Re: Talking gibberish in his sleep
My DH started this last Saturday night and it lasted 3 nights. Now he is back to sleeping more and less of the of the wall talking. In retrospect, a head cold was going around the family and he had c…3 -
Re: cognitive vs ADLs
Activities of Daily Living. These are the skills we learn as young children— toileting, hygiene, self-feeding simple foods, dressing. IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living) include the sorts…3 -
Re: Advice on Deed
I suggest you talk to a CELA about how you can keep your house when your LO goes to MC. You don't have to impoverish yourself.2 -
Re: Advice on Deed
When your wife is no longer able to sign a document the POA will no longer be in effect. You will need a Durable Power of attorney. Check your document to see which one you have. You can google to re…2 -
Re: Talking gibberish in his sleep
My DH does that. He also moves his arms around in the air above him, as if he's drawing. He sleeps late in the mornings, and I often hear him having a conversation on his own — usually laughing.2 -
Re: Questions about Vascular Dementia
Welcome to this wonderfully helpful and kind forum. My DH has VD and aphasia, so speech and communication is extremely hard. Diagnosed with MRI and ECG scans and all sorts of other tests about 5 year…6 -
Re: Homecare
I had wonderful help from Home Instead.1 -
Re: Just need to vent : Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
I agree with everyone. It’s just not right. It still amazes me how clueless people are. It really gave me a reality check to try to care for myself more. I’m pretty sure I’m gonna be poor Betsy. What…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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