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Re: Mother living with me has Dementia
@Boxer Mom, I am so sorry to hear that your brother is her guardian yet has no time or patience for her. As far as being compensated, her guardian is expected to use her funds for her care. As she is…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (214)
I like red beans and rice. A family friend is 98. Her family is giving her a surprise birthday party, with her children coming from out of town. How wonderful! Iris1 -
Re: Showering
Here's what works for me, getting DW to shower. "I'm going to take a shower. Would you like to go first?" She always says, "I'll go first." Then I get the shower go…4 -
Affording help or MC
I have always thought I could never afford to pay out of pocket for in home help or even have memory care as an option. We are not wealthy but we have too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough …3 -
Re: Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Beware of the many companies that make recommendations. They are being paid by the providers and do not know if the care is good at the places they recommend. I had to put both of my parents in facil…3 -
Re: Is There An Organization That Rates Home Care Agencies
Absolutely true that the caregiver matters more than anything! I hired home care for my PWD in a rural area for a little over a year. I hired privately for a while and then worked with an agency. I g…2 -
Re: Help with nail care
I recommend a podiatrist. We have one that comes to the home on a regular schedule. The podiatrist can advise on why the nails are like that. If your husband will go to the office, do that. If not, l…4 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
welcome. You are at the right place for support. We understand. Read the book “The 36 Hour Day” and search online for dementia caregiving videos by Teepa Snow or Tam Cummings. I would make sure he st…3 -
Re: POLST Form - Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment Form - overwhelming
My PWD was sent to the ER the other day. The nurse from his MC called me at work to tell me he was in the ambulance. I had my spouse take a copy of the completed POLST to the hospital, and when I arr…2 -
Re: Life is getting harder...
This is my first time on this app. And I came across your message and I feel in your shoes…. My husband is facing a drivers test in the near future because of doctors reporting…. He’s coming unglued …11
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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