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Just need reminding that I'm doing the right things for dad
So, based on the advise of this community and my own ability to see things more clearly, I have moved forward with holding a spot for dad at an AL community. I picked this place, as it has AL (which I feel is most appropriate for dad currently), but also has the MC part of the building where he can be transitioned to when…
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Dementia vs ALZ
Hi! Are there any behavioral or communication differences between the two? Is it possible to have a little of both? My mom hasn't been formally diagnosed with ALZ, just dementia, but apparently, her doctor thinks she's having some crossover symptoms. My 90-year-old mom has pretty much decided over the last couple of weeks…
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mom thinks I'm her sister etc.
My sister and I are adopted. So the latest focus for my mom is asking everyone where her kids are. She knows I'm Jennifer, but thinks I'm a different Jennifer than in all the pictures. She thinks her kids are still little girls. And she thinks I'm her sister. Yesterday she called my aunt and cousin to ask who took her…
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Not sure how to answer.....
My mom has LBD and she is constantly asking me if my dad is her husband. There are times I say yes he and she says well nobody told me. I know that you are suppose to meet them on their level, but everyday she asks me if the "man that takes care of her is her husband" . I am afraid if I say no that she will get scared and…
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Bathroom issue
My dad, is double incontinent. if he goes out, and we have to bring some pull-ups in case of accidents, which bathroom (men or women's) should we go to change him at if we (mom and me) are women?
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 6/24/24
GOD’S FAVOR FOR THE RIGHTEOUS Psalm 5:12 NIV "Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." James 5:16 NIV 'Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." THINK ABOUT THIS…
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Looking for advice
Hi, I am new here. My mom has dementia/Alzheimer's. Dr told me to come here and try to find some support. I am 1 of 4 children, main caretaker of my mom. 2 brothers don't bother with her and 1 does when I beg for a break. She has been having hallucinations and I could always focus her on something else. Now it is none…
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Elder Care Law Input
My mom was diagnosed with dementia a year ago, most likely Alzheimer's. She has been exhibiting dementia symptoms for six years or more, so the official diagnosis was not surprising. The doctor has asked us to not leave her home alone for more than an hour or two. She is still pretty active physically but has little to no…
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How do we know what is right?
Mom lives with me full time now, she was going back and forth between myself and my sister until about 4 months ago. We have caregivers coming to the house while we work, and she is on a waiting list for memory care. I just wonder… when a place becomes available, will it be right to say yes we are ready? Mom is generally…
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Moving to ALF
I finally convinced mom to move to ALF with a little help from her dr. It was not without a battle. That said she moves in 3weeks. I am so new to this dementia illness, I am learning what to say and not say. She is so stressed now and doubly confused. She putting the things she wants to take in bags and cleaned out her…
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Covid “Vaccine”
My mom was living in senior apartments and thriving until the covid “vaccine.” She was cooking for herself, enjoying life, visitors, going on outings, etc. Then she got the covid vax and soon after got covid, hospitalized, survived remdesivir, and everything went to sh*t. Anyone else experience the same?
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Mother not cooperating with maid
My mother ,aged 66,is not able to go to washroom by herself We have maid,who helps her, recently she is not cooperating with her as well. Other than my sister,she does not allow anyone else to be with her. Need suggestions....to deal with mother Also,she is hallucinating....she looks at herself in mirror and gets hyper...…
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Mum accusing me of stealing
My mum is accusing me of stealing various things which is obviously very upsetting. She doesn't want me to go to her house any more, is nasty to me when I speak to her and convinced I'm a theft, which is hard because I go to visit, take her and my dad out and now can't support my dad .Any suggestions ? X
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Mom Recently Diagnosed
My 82 year old mother was recently diagnosed with dementia. Her primary care doctor diagnosed her. My brother and I are at a loss with what to do next. Her doctor doesn’t want to prescribe any type of medication because she says the side effects are too great for my mom. She has a history of frequent falls. Do we need to…
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Mom getting scammed
My mom has been dealing with dementia for a couple of years. It has progressively gotten worse. Supposedly the more times they have gone under anesthesia it can speed up dementia. She went under 3 times last year. But even before that she had issues with scammers. She lives in an AL. I have had my hands full from time to…
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Feeling pain
My dad, 88, with VD, had back surgery and fractured pelvis. He initially was given strong narcotics but developed delirium in the hospital. So he was just given Tylenol. He hardly complained about pain and didn't even request the Tylenol while in hospital and rehab. The physical therapist said that his pelvis fractures are…
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Options for noisy environment
My FIL is very sensitive to noise. When he is woken up (from the noise down the hall) he gets very agitated. Today he was woken and became violent with the caregiver and hit her. He is now in the emergency room and they want to do tests and keep him over night. My question is this. Has anyone had to deal with this before…
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What should I expect and how soon
Hi. My mom is 79 years old and is a dementia patient. She has recently lost her ability to realize that she needs to urinate or poop. She does all of it in diapers and it's a nightmare to clean her up....as she gets angry, does not want to cooperate or listen while I clean her up. I am paranoid about her hygiene. Her…
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Need advice
My 94 year old father just passed away and my soon-to-be 94 year old mother has been with me for the past 3 weeks. She has dementia. My dad and I had shared caring for her. Now it’s just me, with no family nearby. I’ve had very little sleep while my father was hospitalized and then here in hospice. I’m hoping I’ll have…
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delusions?
Hi. I am the care-giver for my father since Christmas. He has had memory issues for several years and has never been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimers. I'm pretty sure he has one or the other. Anyway, for years he has been complaining about bugs on his recliner. He went so far as to get a new chair, it's leather. He is…
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How to deal with an abusive parent with dementia
Hi everyone, I am new and am glad to be here. My 92-year-old mom has mid/late-stage dementia. She was verbally abusive (and sometimes physically) most of my life. I am now 52 and have had counseling over the years to deal with her abuse. However, she now has mid/late-stage dementia and is getting both physically and…
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My Biopsy for EO was positive
I am 54, my died at age 56. Trying to navigate how many years will I have? Lumbar puncture is being scheduled today. I'm scared. Memantine has been started.
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MC
When did you know it was time for your LO to go into MC, especially for LO that did not live with you?
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Not sure what to do?
Hello, my name is Mary and I moved in with my mother in January and have been her primary caregiver since then. And to put it nicely I am exhausted. I moved in as my brother was moving out after about a year. My brother's wife abruptly filed for divorce in December of 2022 and he was forced out of him home within 48 hours…
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Dad's discussion with hospice SW
I had a discussion with my dad's hospice SW for the first time today. After speaking with her for an hour, dad all of a sudden told me I'm talking too long. The SW then said she will end the discussion. I think my dad thinks I'm disclosing too much to the SW and wants me to quit talking to her. Well, the SW respected my…
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How to prepare a dementia patient to transition?
I'm transferring my dad from one LTC facility to another. He's set in his ways so I'm anticipating some resistance. But the new facility is 30 minutes from my home as opposed to 2 hrs away. It's a much better facility than he's currently in. How do I frame my conversation with him on that day?
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Move from AL to MC?
My mom (94) is in a wonderful AL she has COPD and is on oxygen support. Mom has short term memory loss She can’t remember if she ate, what she ate, or who visited that day But …she remembers family members The problem: she is refusing showers, hair wash, changing clothing, going to dining room and has become incontinent.…
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Father's Day
With Father's Day tomorrow, I have been a little sad this weekend. My dad, PWD, stills knows I am his daughter (some of the time), but does not say my name. I live out of state and do not get to see him often. I hate this disease; it robs you of your loved one and it is a continual, gradual loss; sustained grief. I am a…
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New to this
Hello everyone. My step-mother and Mother both have Alzheimer's, early stages for Mom and getting more advanced for step-mom. Any advice on navigating this without it breaking me? I also am worried since my Grandfather also had it and I've been experiencing some loss of words, and forgetfulness, I may be next. I've had a…
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Income tax refund
Mom is probably end of stage 4. She has vascular dementia. Her memory is not bad, but reasoning logical thinking is a problem. She lives with my brother, but is alone while he is at work. ( I think that will have to change soon). I am DPOA. Her income tax check just came in the mail and she saw it before my brother could…