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Re: Accusations
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74609/accusations Do whatever you have to do to get him tested even if it means lying. Start with his primary as it is always possible that this is not ALZ but som…2 -
Re: Accusations
Since he won't let you go anywhere alone, perhaps you can make an appointment with your own doctor, but have your doctor covertly evaluate him instead.2 -
Re: Snacking problem
I totally agree with Howhale and CindyBum. This is one thing that makes my DW smile and happy. Let them enjoy one of their last joys. I also read that the last tastebud to go is sweets.4 -
Re: Long term memory going / reality distorted
sadly it’s very common. My DH thought my daughter was me, even when we visited together. Anytime I walked into his room I introduced myself and said hi honey, it’s me, your wife and said my name. Tha…1 -
Re: Snacking problem
I was a little worried about it with my DW, but figured, what the heck. She can snack away until she doesn't want to anymore. Her dementia won't get better if I don't let her snack. No…5 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
Brothers ... I don't have brothers myself (one sister, who lives out of state and has been hugely supportive of me as mom's local caregiver) ... but my mom has her own brothers who just can…3 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
We often say here you should never try to reason with a person with dementia. I think the same can be applied to difficult family. Some people just don’t have the ability or desire to hear another po…5 -
Re: Guardian-family angry at my decisions
Lost or stolen for sure. Someone on here, their spouse just threw away a Bose speaker, in the trash can and out the door. If she is asking for it, what is often done is to find several similar pieces…2 -
Re: No short term memory
so sorry you are at this point. As others have said, learn all you can about the disease so you can help him. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which really helped me. Search online for dementia caregi…2 -
Re: No short term memory
Hi, @Grandot, I agree with above commenters. Other resources that may help you are videos by Tam Cummings and Teepa Snow The Careblazers website is another that I’ve found helpful. I think you may fi…3
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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