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Cobalt hip replacements associated with dementia
I recently watched a documentary that talked about neurological effects associated with cobalt hip replacements that cause dementia symptoms. The film was generally about surgical devises that probably should never have been on the market...a real eye opener. Cobalt levels in these people’s blood is way above normal + when…
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Zoom Memorial Service
Hi friends. As some of you may remember, I lost my mom on her 87th birthday on August 1, 2021. While I know that you don’t know me personally or my mom, I would like to extend an invitation to any who might be interested, in joining us for my mom’s Zoom Memorial on this Sat. Oct. 16, 2021. I know that some of you may soon…
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Dealing with ridicule(1)
Hello, My husband is showing signs of dementia. He ridicules me for things that I di but he actually did, or for things that I did he told me to do. I take a sigh quietly and reframe my perspective thinking he can't help it but I am still having trouble emotionally being ridiculed. I would appreciated any other ideas.…
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Spouse diagnose with ALZ and VD
My husband has been diagnose with ALZ for several years then with more testing he was diagnose with VD. He got the double whammy. I would like to talk to people who spouse has the same diagnose. Right now my husband has more short term memory loss then long term, and most of the day it is a repeat of the last 10 minutes to…
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Untreated diarrhea ImpactionDepression MalnutritionUrine Burns
Hello, I am not a doctor but have a question about IAD. Is this considered neglect. My LO had a rash on her buttocks. Any advice on what to do in this situation would be great. Thanks
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My mom hangs up on me
This has been a very difficult journey watching my very strong 85 year old mother experience anxiety, become paranoid and hear and see things that aren’t there. She was living alone and is now safe in a long term care facility but when I call she hangs up on me. It really hurts my feelings. When I visit with her she will…
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Can delusions/hallucinations/paranoia stop
Hi all, I have read many posts and find comfort in them. I haven’t posted myself in quite some time. My mom has not been formally diagnosed, but we have noticed some cognitive decline. A little short term memory issues. Some trouble in making large meals with all the steps involved. But for the most part she is still able…
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Looking for doctor resources
We are in the north DFW Plano/Allen/McKinney area and are trying to find a new primary care (after a great one retired) and neurologist to help us with treatments and medications. The ones we found so far do not have much experience with Alz/Dem or they don't take the secondary insurance we are using. One red flag was when…
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In home hospice
Daddy passed out early Friday morning and I had to call an ambulance to take him to the hospital. Turned out he was very dehydrated again even though I had been pushing liquids toward him every hour he would be awake. The dehydration led to a UTI and his blood pressure dropped and they suspect he had another stroke, mild…
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I don't know what to do.(1)
My mother has had a personality change and her short term memory is almost non existent anymore. My Dad, brother and I tried about 4 years ago to approach her about her memory possibly seeking help when we noticed it and she went off angrier on us than I can ever remember in my life. So, it just became something we all…
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Antipsychotic meds (Seroquel)
My ADLO (Mom) takes multiple meds (Citalopram, Memantine, Donepezil), some for many years. She is in her middle stages and her confusion, aggitation, anger and aggressive verbal behavior with AL staff and family is growing. Her PCP wants to begin Mom on Seroquel 25mg @ night, with another 25mg available daily. As I read…
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You CAN Still Smile
So on Monday I posted about my anxiety because my son was taking me to my first Ravens football game that night for my birthday and I felt so guilty about going. Thank you to all that responded and encouraged me to go. After having my breakdown and seeing that my husband was having a fairly decent I went to the game. It…
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 10/13/21
A GOOD NAME GOD THOUGHT: Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” * VICTORY GOAL: When I am faithful and loving to those in my life, I win God’s favor. * POWER…
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Facilities - Lewy Body; Aggressive Behavior
My Father in Law was recently diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and has been exhibiting more aggressive behaviors. We are finding that most facilities are not willing to accept him and home care with hospice support is not enough. Welcome any/all recommendations on how to locate a facility in the Myrtle Beach/Little River,…
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Alzheimer's Treatment Centers of America
Has anyone here had any experience with the Alzheimer's Treatment Centers of America ??? To date, there are only 2 .. one is in Atlanta, GA and the other is in Cumming, GA .. would be interested if others have been to either of these centers .. I am not feeling that my husband is getting a full comprehensive diagnosis…
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financial advisor asking for proof of AD
My LO's financial advisor who works for a very large financial services firm says his compliance office is asking for a signed doctor's note that says my LO has AD. I have PoA (which they have been given a copy) so I find this extremely unnecessary, intrusive and uncaring towards the difficulties family members face in…
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Re-post: member looking for advice on Korsakoff Symdrome
A member named Lemonwood asked a question over in the Young Onset board and hasn't gotten any responses. Perhaps there are members here who have had a LO with Korsakoff and may be interested in responding. See the comment here : alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147558235
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A fib and dementia
I had to bring mom to the ER due to serious dehydration and profound weakness. The visiting nurse said this would be best for her and I agreed because she was in pretty bad shape. Now we are at the hospital where she will be admitted but waiting 5 hrs in the ER for a bed. The first thing they start up about is aFib. To…
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Please pray for our mom
Hi everyone. I have posted on here a few times over the last year or so regarding my mom's situation with FTD. I am very sorry to share that she suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke last week. She made her wishes clear in this kind of situation, so all we can do now is make our precious mom as comfortable as possible as…
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Loss(1)
On the wall of a temple in Kyoto, there is a poem carved in the stone on a wall entitled "Loss". It consists of only 3 words, but they are scratched out by the poet. One cannot read "Loss"-- One can only feel it.
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 10/12/21
THINK CONFIDENTLY * Philippians 4:8 New Living Translation “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” * Aim to think thoughts that are uplifting, full of…
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ANNUAL certification of Alz for tax deduction of expenses??
As I understand, my mother with alz can claim tax deductions for some or all of her assisted living expenses related to alzheimers. Since she wouldn't be there were it not for her diagnosis, just about all of her AL expenses seem to be deductible. The IRS, however, also says that the condition must be certified within the…
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Assisted Living versus Memory Care versus in-home care?
Hello, My mother was just diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I'm her primary long distance care giver. She has three children, aside from myself, my sister lives in New Zealand which is in major lock down from COVID and my brother lives in Boston. My brother's wife allegedly has a weak immune system and he is refusing to…
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Memory Care Safety
This is my first time posting but I have some questions. My father is being placed in a MC facility in a couple of weeks. He's about late stage 6. He fell and broke his hip over the summer and has had 24hr care at home since then. He gets out of bed and is quite unsteady and says he wants to go to the bathroom (usually…
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How to get my mom to the doctor for dementia diagnosis
At my mom's yearly health exam my mom's doctor had provided a referral for a neuropsychological test to see if she does in fact have dementia. My mom stated that she'll not go because she doesn't feel that she has any issues. I have the ability to make appointments for her and have done so for the test. I'm thinking that…
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Asking To Come Home From Facility
Hello. I am new here. My wonderful mother is progressing in her Alzheimer's journey, and we recently admitted her to a very cozy, nice personal care home. She is agitated and asks to come home, and wants me to take her to her mother and her baby. I am struggling with how to comfort her, and let her know we haven't…
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It has been left up to me
Here is the situation. There are a couple of people in this... 1. My mother 2. My sister (visits, takes mother to appointments) 3. Me (primary caregiver) Recently my mother has been acting erratically, see hallucinations, has delusions and is threatening to go to her "real home". She walked out of the house and started a…
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Something good
Today is my cousin's 83rd birthday. In April 2020 she spent nine days hospitalized with Covid-19. Today she has no side effects or complications and is in good health for her age. I'm so happy for her! Just because someone is old, doesn't mean they will automatically succumb to Covid. Iris
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Is in-home care/assistance possible for financially challenged?
TX., Hays county I look after my mother who has been diagnosed with ALZ and dementia. Trying to keep her at home for as long as possible due to only having enough savings for around 8 months in a memory care facility. Currently about 30 hours into a bad episode. Would be nice to have someone to call/assistance during times…
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Extreme guilt and anxiety
My DH has declined in the last few days. My son is taking me to my first Ravens football game tonight for my birthday. This is something that has been on my bucket list but I had always thought we would go as a family, which of course cannot happen. I am so torn and feeling guilty about leaving him to go do something fun.…