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Re: Need to move mom; don't know where to start...
I agree to find a good elder care lawyer. It is sometimes expensive but they know and can guide you in the finance/Medicaid piece. My dad was in a private pay situation and working with an elder care…2 -
Re: Need to move mom; don't know where to start...
I would start by looking into assisted living facilities near you. Do it without telling her. Many facilities have wait lists so better to start now. Find out which facilities accept Medicaid. Often …2 -
Re: Relieved, sad, brutalized, and bewildered
Thank you for sharing your story and timeline. EO is going fast for us as well. May you and your family be surrounded with an out pouring of love and supports as you begin this next stage.1 -
Re: Personality changes in caregivers
I am a full time caregiver for my DH who suffers from mixed dementia. I was forced to retire a few months ago. I can not count on uninterrupted blocks of time but am able to work on various hobbies t…2 -
Re: Saturday night
sitting with my dog and my husband having a much needed glass of wine.5 -
Re: Trying to keep him at home
Hello KathyF1, my DH has been immobile since 7/24. I have been using a lift to move him from bed to commode, commode to wheelchair, etc. The lift does all of the heavy work getting your LO upright so…5 -
Re: Parietal or Atypical Alzheimers
Thank you for sharing your experience. Many of the symptoms you describe about your DH are eerily similar to my husband’s behaviors. You captured the obscure ones, such as not noticing what needs to …1 -
Re: Parietal or Atypical Alzheimers
How is your DH doing and how are you holding up? My DH with VD has been struggling to get some thoughts out lately. Previously it was an occasional word he couldn't recall. He also thought our t…2 -
Re: The end is near
@Vitruvius thinking about you and your DW. Praying for a smooth and peaceful transition for you both1 -
Re: Early in the process
welcome. You are at the right place for help and support. While you wait for the appointment, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which explains the disease. Come here often. You are not alone. 💜1
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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