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Re: Need prayers.
Diane, this is such challenging news. You are a primary support for this group, and we grieve for you as you face this path a second time. There are many prayers already for you to be comforted, and …1 -
Re: Need prayers.
You give a lot of great advice on this site Diane. Please whip it again so you can keep giving.1 -
Re: Need prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you1 -
Re: Feeling too responsible for my 101-year old dad with dementia
Oh my, you are wonderful and what an absolute blessing that your father can still enjoy activities and be in his home at 101! That’s awesome. But I hear you. My dad is in a wonderful MC RCF but there…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
Beautiful photo! I love the skies, when there is something special to see. I used to see the International Space Station quite often - I have an app on my phone that is supposed to notify me when the…1 -
Re: $100 Million dollar increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research
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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (215)
This pic was taken by my BIL in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. They do have polar bears but they are up farther north this time of year. Cecelia Blomdahl (YouTuber who lives on Svalbard) has indicated …1 -
Re: Late middle stage dementia
I have another link for you. Most people with dementia have anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize her symptoms or limitations. Discussing these issues with her will probably not go well. Tr…4 -
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
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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