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Re: SOS/Aggression
If you or your mother is in danger, 911 is an option. For 24/7 guidance from an informed person, try the Alzheimer’s Association helpline, described here:2 -
Re: SOS/Aggression
ARIL is correct - if this happens, you can call 9-1-1 and have him brought to a geri-psych place. Let them know about his diagnosis. They can get the meds situated that he needs. You can also tell th…2 -
Re: Give me your dollar!
DW wasn't even in Mercy Hospital. I called 911 for help getting her up after she fell, the 911 operator sent Mercy ambulance, and they took her to Cox Hospital (another "nonprofit" but not …7 -
Re: Hospice diagnosis
I’m not sure whether it makes any difference to her care, frankly. Especially if she is on hospice1 -
Re: Infusion tomorrow
wishing you and your husband the best. Keep us posted.1 -
Re: I’m going crazy out of my mind!
Hi My DH loved his workshop but does practically nothing. But he does dishes, takes out garbage and usually makes bed. I do everything else.2 -
Re: Give me your dollar!
So sorry you had to deal with this call after just saying good bye to your LO. I am not looking forward to saying good bye to my DW yet but if this happened to me I probably would have gone off on th…3 -
Re: Give me your dollar!
Oh, they are real. Mercy Hospital is one of the major employers here and DW did ride in one of their ambulances on the day in question. Mercy Hospital was founded 100+ years ago when the nuns were ac…5 -
Re: Give me your dollar!
Call. I received an outrageous bill for an air ambulance two ago. It was an error on Medicare’s part and cleared up after an hour’s conversation. Still, I felt Iike it was a kick in the pants, but it…2 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
Hi Bobby, I totally Understand that! As of late I find myself being ridiculously indecisive about everything. I hate being like that! But I can't help it. It's such a weird feeling. Reach out anytime.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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