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Re: Late middle stage dementia
Since the son is probably the decision maker, I’m not sure telling him what he needs to do is the right approach. I have attached a staging tool. I would suggest filling this out by checking off the …6 -
Re: Newbie
Welcome, hasbroz. I'm glad you found this forum. It has been a life saver for me and many others. It is the one place that I have found people who truly understand what it is like to care for so…1 -
Re: He did it again
wose, can you take him to the ER? Once there, refuse to take him home. Just keep saying, "I can't take him home. I can't keep him safe." Say it long enough and they will call the …6 -
Re: Late middle stage dementia
Welcome. So sorry about your GF. It's a heartbreaking disease. We understand how you feel. I would try to talk to the son again. You can read some of the posts here to him or tell him to call th…7 -
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
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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