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Overwhelmed
My mom 65 is currently in the process of getting diagnosed with dementia. Her current symptoms or confusion she doesn't know who we are ( siblings or cousin) she is also paranoid and always thinks people are in the house she believes that my dad is stealing money and is cheating on her, however in the same breath doesn't…
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Do signs work?
My MIL is in a MC facility. She constantly asks to go home, says her purse and keys have been stolen, and doesn’t know what to do about her car. She’ll even call to say she was in a car accident. Would putting signs up around her room help? Was thinking about making signs that say “You are home”, “you live here”, “you…
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Brands new. 1st Post! :)
Hi. So... I've suspected my mom's been dealing with far more than grief from her husband (almost 30 years) passing away for awhile now. There's SO MUCH... Well... the "doctor" she sees is AWFUL. Not just as a doctor but as a human being in general! He is FULLY AWARE that my mother is dealing with more than schizophrenia or…
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Mom is at peace now
My mom has ended her journey with dementia. She became ill last week at her memory care facility and ended up in the hospital for 5 days. They did as much as they could without going to extreme measures. Probably more than she would have wanted. They made her comfortable and she passed quickly and peacefully. I didn't post…
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Feel Lost, Need Advice with Mom's Dementia/Alzheimers, Living and Depression
Mom was diagnosed 3 years ago with dementia. We believe she is about 5 - 6 years into it though. She also has severe depression, diagnosed 30 years ago. She is in an AL, but absolutely hates the place. This is her 4th home in 3 years, and the smallest so far (IL, AL, MC, AL). She is again in a severe depression, they seem…
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Defeated
My LO is borderline late moderate early late stage. A scan for a separate ailment shows what is most likely cancer. As upset as I've been part of me doesn't know why as the Alzheimer's is terminal in a sense. I'm alone and am crushed.
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Now I have time to be sad
I hope this is not inappropriate. My very, very elderly LO is safe now and in a steady decline. The analogy I use is that mentally and physically it is like a train slowly pulling away. But I tell myself that she is well looked after and treated with respect and affection at her MC. She still seems to know me and is not…
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Delusions of Persecution -- What to do?
Brand new here, so I apologize if this has been covered before elsewhere, but I'm at my wit's end. My mother has been living in the early stages of Alzheimer's for a few years now (forgetting things, no short term memory, having more and more trouble completing thoughts). Just recently my Dad had a (minor) stroke and was…
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 2/15/25
BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Joshua 1:9 New International Version 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very…
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Slow fade
Just venting some sadness to those who understand...no dramatic changes with my mom (today), but the slow fade continues. I sat with her at dinner in MC today. Had to put the spoon in her hand to get her to eat a few bites of soup. She's handling finger foods best now. Had a small sandwich but didn't pick it all up, just…
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Incontinence
My mom currently lives in an assisted living community with my dad and struggles with incontinence. She is asked on a regular basis if she has to use the bathroom, always saying no, then will have an accident 5 minutes later. I truly believe she doesn't know she has to go, but I don't know how help her and my dad. We got a…
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Leqembi/Kisunla
My dad was recently diagnosed by his neurologist with Alzheimer's. He is 63 and is still considered to be in the "normal" to mild cognitive function. His neurologist said he is a great candidate for Leqembi or Kisunla. We are having a hard time choosing between the two. Does anyone have any experience with either? Our…
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POA granted
My mom has finally agreed for me to act as POA, not "springing" like it was originally. I now am legally responsible for her and hope I can do a good job. I will ask for guidance if necessary.
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Spinning headache
mom diagnosed with Al this month. She constantly having spinning headaches, she’s feels her head is heavy, wearing a heavy helmet pressure against her head. Any suggestions? Thank you in advance
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What To Do About Mother's Changing Wishes...
Yesterday my mother (who has Alzheimer's) said she wanted to have her burial services changed from where she grew up in Hawaii, to where we live in Los Angeles. Am I correct in honoring her wishes and having it in Los Angeles?
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Clogging Toilet
Good Morning! I'm new here - My LO keeps clogging toilet with TP. Any advice?
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Losing/hiding things
Mom (87) was recently diagnosed and declining rapidly. I’ve been staying with her and dad for extended periods of time to help while she adjusts to new meds. She doesn’t recognize items around the house-cooking utensils, her own clothes, linens, food in the cabinets/refrigerator and I have many times “claimed” them as mine…
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Good hospital bed mattress for mom - foam versus innerspring?
Hello, The hospital bed mattress that my mom had for years needs to be replaced. I had made a hole in it to help with pee and it turned out to be a bad do-it-yourself-hack and the inner coils rusted when moisture got in where I cut the bed. Lesson learned, never puncture a hospital bed. I'm now debating whether to get…
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Easy website for answers questions about my father's condition
My father has had Alzheimer's Disease for the past 7+ years and has progressed into a later stage. I've had lots of questions along the way and I'm finding it really frustrating to search and visit lots of websites for simple answers. Just discovered pfizer has a new website that answers questions. I put in some questions…
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Worried about return to workplace
I don't know if I'm the only one here who is a Fed. But now with the return to the workplace my sister and I are scrambling trying to figure out the best way someone can be with mom during the day that is affordable. Everything is so stressful with the info coming from above changing daily - sometimes hourly. I don't know…
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Night time sleeplessness and pain
I am noticing a pattern of my dad being in a lot of pain at night. Is this part of sundowners, or Parkinson's or Alzheimers? He has them all on top of a collapsed hip ball. The hip would be a logical explanation for pain, but it is a pattern no matter how much pain meds he is given. He stays up most of the night shifting…
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The Finale?
So my mom has stopped eating and drinking much of anything. Been hospitalized twice within 2 months, now diagnosed with CHF. It’s been 2 weeks since the last hospitalization and she is not bouncing back. Unfortunately I had a trip to Costa Rica planned for several months now and no cancellation policy. Well of course she…
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My father doesn't think he has a problem
My father has been dealing with sun downers about 5 years and now he is on the onset of ALZ . He doesn't think he has a problem at all . My parents have taken in my brothers kids due to my brother lost them because of drinking and drugs . But he has been so irratbel and he is being so mean and it doesn't seem he cares if…
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Homeopathic Care for Dementia
Good morning all Just discussing with a coworker and he mentioned having a pretty life-altering appointment with a homeopathic practitioner for an ailment and suggested maybe reaching out for help regarding my father and dementia. Maybe something diet related, or supplement wise could help with the day to day struggles. I…
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"Help! I'm stuck with deranged people (in MC)."
what does one say to this plea? My mom is in stage 4 of Alzheimer's and went to memory care at a facility that has a program for mild to moderate dementia. She is on the younger side, early 70s. She is physically active a healthy physically. She is only moved to memory care a few weeks ago. It seems like memory care has…
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Safe Cold Cough meds for Alz and LBD LO?????
Hi. There are long list of unsafe drugs formy LO with Alzheimer's and LBD, but I need to know what folks CAN use. And some experiences you may have had with otcs for these symptoms. I'm following all the "dont take"lists I can find (none of which seem to be full lists...aaaargh!). Is there anything safe to use to help with…
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Mom thinks we move her daily
Mom is in an AL and has been living there since November. Daily she tells me “I am just so tired of being moved to a new place every day”. Any suggestions on what to say to this? When I try to reassure her she will stay in that room, she never believes me.
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New to the group
So I’m new to the group and not sure this is where I need to be but we had to put Mom in a memory care unit last May after her living with us for one year. I have so much guilt that I wasn’t able to keep her at home with me especially being a nurse, but it was just a lot. there anyone else going through this?
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New to group
Hello I am new to the group. I’m not sure if this is where I need to be. My mom was diagnosed with dementia caused by chronic drinking. She also has bone cancer and other health issues. Recently, she was placed in a nursing facility because it was unsafe for her to remain home alone. She was falling a lot and she didn’t…
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Electric Shaver recommend for Dad who likes straight Old Razor?
Dad's new memory care home doesn't want him to use his Classic Beloved straight razor (blood thinners + Dementia + Razor = not good). Any recommendations for something that's EASY he can handle? Is rotary better than the straight ones? Am thinking maybe the straight electric razors might LOOK or Feel closer to his…