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Re: Transistioning to Memory Care/Assisted Living
Hello - I am glad your DH settled in quickly. Thanks so much for the advice and you are right we are doing it for her!1 -
Re: Infusion tomorrow
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Re: I want to scream and cry
So sorry you're going through this. I'm in a slightly different situation where DH seems back to normal with the right combo of meds, so his diagnosis now is "dementia of an unknown etiology but…6 -
Re: He's forgetting how to eat
@Gator1976 : Sounds like your DW should be done cooking. It is no longer safe.3 -
Re: Transistioning to Memory Care/Assisted Living
Well that is good for you then. The last time my mom came over to my house she was acting strangely - telling me I needed blinds on my living room and patio windows and doors and asking about a swing…1 -
Re: Blood test
DH had the blood test in December 2024. It was covered by Medicare and his supplement. The neurologist required it before he could start Kisunla. His results indicated one copy of the APOE3 gene.1 -
Re: He's forgetting how to eat
@White Crane : Unfortunately your DH will likely need significant help with feeding from here on out. At some point, the issue of hand feeding will come up. I really struggle with this as it becomes …4 -
Re: Caregiver Respite
call the toll free number at the top of the Alzheimer’s page. They are very helpful. Search online for your County Agency for Aging. Insurance doesn’t usually pay nor does Medicare but Medicaid does.…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends ,(206) June 2025
Carl, I'm glad your son will be with you, it meant a lot to me when my boys went to Lou's memorial with me. I'm going to atta h a picture i cherish! Ron7 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends ,(206) June 2025
good morning Ron sounds like you’ve been blessed with a good family. That is a lot to be thankful for. I loved the picture. Thank you for sharing it. Carl: Ecclesiastes 3:4 a time to weep, and a time…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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