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Re: Mom in hospice care and seeing and talking to people
What a lovely interlude , even in the sadness. We had a few of those moments -truly gifts . Reminded me when the clouds part and you see the sky ,clouds and heavens above. One of our LO kept calling …4 -
Re: We are all walking somebody home
I love this description of what we are all going through. All I can add is that while walking our LO home I feel like it is going through the mountains with all the ups and downs. I’m so sorry that w…12 -
We are all walking somebody home
My niece arranged for the Threshold Choir to come sing for my DH yesterday. It was a beautiful experience. Four people came and arranged themselves in a fashion so my DH was the audience. They sang f…16 -
Re: Can neuropsych test results be wrong?
You know something is wrong. You see it 24/7. Don’t give up on getting the proper diagnosis. An early diagnosis is your best option for the treatments available and slowing up the progression.2 -
Re: Can neuropsych test results be wrong?
Yes, the tests can not show Alzheimer's in the early stages for someone with "high cognitive reserve." That means intelligent and well-educated. They are normed to average people. My h…1 -
Re: "Survivor's" Guilt
No one can get inside another person's head or heart. Totally understand why you are grieving the "loss" of your old Mom due to the disease but don't try to absorb what you imagin…3 -
Re: Any advice on severe emotional hysteria?
My husband could not take Mirtazapine. It made him more agitated. They should review the meds and doses.1 -
Re: My father is convinced my mom is cheating (?)
welcome. So sorry about your Dad. First, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which is very helpful. If your Mom is leaving your Dad home alone that may be causing his anxiety and agitation. Search for th…1 -
Re: The time has come-transitioning mom from AL to MC
It sounds like she really enjoyed your visit! Is there MC at her AL facility? My mom is sometimes still "with it" or can appear so for a short time. She takes care of all her hygiene and is…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my: friends (216)
Beth, the time of the moon trip was so exciting! Have a safe trip home. Are you driving? Lorita, I hope the daughters will be able to take of their dad. The weather in Baja is chilly in the morning w…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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