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Re: Late middle stage dementia
Sorry to hear of your dilemma. Who has your girlfriend’s power of attorney? That would be the decision-maker. I would try to talk to her son again. Your plan is good except I wouldn’t break up with h…5 -
Re: He did it again
I would video him when he’s being aggressive. Show the social worker the videos. Do you need a referral to a Geriatric Psychiatrist?? Or can you call one yourself?4 -
Re: He did it again
I don't have any experience in what you are going through but I don't think you should wait. Call the Alzheimer hot line the council for the aging, a crises hot line, and find out what is a…6 -
Re: His last night at home
Hi Karen and welcome. Read about anosognosia, that's the name for her inability to perceive her deficits.1 -
Re: $100 Million dollar increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research
@SDianeL How does this compare with the DOGE cuts earlier this year? Does this restore all of the funding to projects that were curtailed abruptly even in later stages at NIH and various university r…3 -
Re: $100 Million dollar increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research
Donald Trump's father had Alzheimer's.1 -
Re: Severe fixed delusion
his delusions will continue whether you agree or disagree with him. Whether you “give in” to the delusion or not. You may be actually making it worse by trying to tell him the truth which he will nev…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
I loved The Big Chill, and I absolutely loved the soundtrack. I don't remember the window coverings on the windows. I'm still a boomer, but I'm nearer the tail end so while The Big Chi…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
I liked Three Dog Night, and I liked The Big Chill. It was the signature movie of the baby boom generation. My father in law very much disliked The Big Chill, as he and the rest of the generation tha…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
Joy to the World=The Big Chill= best window treatments!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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