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Re: He did it again
Or, contact your local Council on Aging for information on local laws and resources.4 -
Re: Wants me near always
Thank you for your kind words. I did hear today, his first full day, that he became very angry, wanting to know where I was and banging his walker on the floor. He has eaten very little, except for s…7 -
Re: He did it again
Ask your DH neurologist about Rexulti. My DW is on it and it has worked wonders for her agitation and aggressive behavior. I feel for you.5 -
Re: He did it again
Continued: be in a facility that can help him(AND YOU). Next time, stick to your guns and demand he be taken to the ER6 -
Re: He did it again
IMO the police had to right to prevent him from being taken to the ER. I would talk to the officer’s superior and possibly talk to a lawyer about what your rights are in a situation like this. I will…7 -
Re: Mother with late stage alzheimers and hostile stepdad caregiver
If he is asking for help, what kind of help is he looking for? Does he want help finding a facility for her, help figuring out finances and how to pay for a facility, does he want you to visit more o…2 -
Re: End-of-Life care and Hospice
Thank you for sharing, it is clear how much love and hard work you put into taking care of your family.1 -
End-of-Life care and Hospice
Hi everyone, I’m Jayla 🤍 I’m a mama to 5—2 of my own and 3 bonus babies—and I’m new here. I’ve worked in home health and end-of-life care for the last 12 years, and I’m currently pursuing nursing sc…14 -
Re: Follow up on “what you took from me”
Sending you strength and a big hug to you, wose. I’m so terribly sorry this is what you’re going through1 -
Re: Newbie
One of the many things I have found that’s wonderful about this group is, no matter the stage of your loved one you can benefit from the information. Then one day you realize you are no longer a newb…8
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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