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Re: Can I Contact My DH’s Doctor Directly?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258675#Comment_258675 My moms local hospital also accepted and scanned a copy of all the legal documents into the system. That way his advanced directives …1 -
Re: Can I Contact My DH’s Doctor Directly?
In my experience, it was all about a waiver form that the clinic/health system had, one that they created. I had mom with Alz sign their form early on saying they could communicate with me and it lai…1 -
Re: Can I Contact My DH’s Doctor Directly?
DPOA is for financial and you could sign for memory care with it. For medical you need a DPOA-HC which the doctor should accept. If you don’t have a Medical DPOA and your husband can still sign paper…1 -
Re: in stage 8 after a fall
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Holding you close in prayer ❤️1 -
Re: in stage 8 after a fall
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your DH. As others have stated please be gentle with yourself during this time of grief. I am so sorry for your loss.2 -
Re: Move to an apt. as a second home
@iowagirl1961 If you can afford to do this, it could be a terrific idea under certain circumstances. One plus, is that it would allow you to move back to your home in stage 8 if that is your preferen…4 -
Re: Travel
@Val D.— It might be time to reconsider your snow-birding lifestyle and pick a lane. For many, moving a PWD from a familiar place and routine can result in a worsening of symptoms and ability to func…1 -
Re: Move to an apt. as a second home
Hi, @iowagirl1961 The experience I can share is when my brother and I helped my uncle (now 95) move himself and DW (95 also) into a senior living facility. Uncle had done all the legwork finding the …2 -
Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
Several years ago before my dh was diagnosed with EOAD, we rescued a 2 year old Maltese mix. My dh is crazy about her. He doesn’t do any of the direct care, but he’s always looking after her and bein…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I have a song for the sing-along! Scarborough Fayre by the Medieval Baebes. It's the prettiest version of this song that I've heard.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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