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Re: Aromatherapy(1)
The relaxing essential oils include lavender, rose, and orange. The cogntively stimulating oils include clove, bay laurel, rosemary, thyme, sage, and oregano. A diffuser seems good for the relaxing o…1 -
Re: Dramatic rapid decline after illness
Antibiotics themselves can also cause weakness and mental decline. I usually don't take my LO out of the facility when he is on them. Give her a day or two off of the meds and you will probably …1 -
Re: Memory Care and Home Visits
You know your loved one best, but I would be cautious. Even if the experience is positive, you may find it to be a regular request you wish you hadn’t started. For us it was not a good experience. Mo…3 -
Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
I hear you. You are not alone.6 -
Re: Refusing to shower or change clothes?
It's very common for PWD to ignore or resist bathing. Finding my mom in the same clothes for many days was one of the signs to me that she was in need of a higher level of care (her AL could ass…3 -
Re: Venting!
We talked about dementia once when she was diagnosed and after that we didn't talk about it because it only upset her. I just slowly started doing the thing that she had done before. I know for …4 -
Re: Traveling is a problem
Debriesea, I am wondering how your DH does with sleeping in hotels and unfamiliar places? I have not tried a road trip with DH and am wondering if that is possible. We used to RV but that got harder …7 -
Hoping to Start an Ongoing Conversation Space for Those Living with Dementia
Hi everyone ,My name is Kerry. I’m living with dementia, and like many of you, I’m navigating a lot of feelings and emotions. I’ve reached a point where I’m really craving connection with others who …4 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
Hi, I am 57 and was diagnosed earlier this year, although it was becoming apparent over the last few years. I'm thankful you are here so we can all support one another. Missy1 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
Hi, I’m 62 and was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 8 months ago and would love to chat with people in the same boat1
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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