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I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)

help, decision to make(1)
Hey everyone, I am moving my father closer to me. Currently he is 3 hr and 40 minutes round trip from me. He is currently in AL but seems to be declining some. I'm not sure if he is bathing, brushing …
Started by LisaLH
Most recent by Jo C.
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 26, 2021
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Leaving her be once in awhile
PWD (my mom) lives with me and my family. We remodeled our basement so that she has her own space (bedroom, full bathroom, living area with big tv, etc., lots of space!). You could argue it's even nic…
Started by RunningWorried76
Most recent by ComedianZena
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 25, 2021
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LO with dementia refusing to go to doctors
My mother started having short-term memory loss 5 years ago. We were able to get her some testing 2 years ago, but at that time they felt she only had mild cognitive impairment and depression and othe…
Started by tess s
Most recent by sandwichone123
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 24, 2021
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moving my dad from MI to MN
I'm hoping someone has some advice about how to talk to my dad about moving him from Michigan to Minnesota. My dad is currently in assisted living in Michigan, where he and my family are from. When he…
Started by katemartin
Most recent by jfkoc
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 24, 2021
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Continuing doctor's visits?
Hi All - I am new to this forum, but I've been reading through your posts and the advice has already been so helpful. Taking care of a LO with Alzheimer's is overwhelming. A little background... My mo…
Started by Fad marie
Most recent by victoria4
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 24, 2021
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Need Some Advice(4)
I tried to apply for Medicaid for my mama so she could receive long term care services and support (I mean, we get burned out and need help). Anyways, she got her denial letter today. They say she mak…
Started by CareBear81
Most recent by CareBear81
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 24, 2021
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Dealing Immediately with Aggression?
I understand my son with EO is far more complicated because he was born with congenital brain damage. BUT, surely there must be some people who have had to deal with occasional aggression? When I look…
Started by Cobalt
Most recent by Vickivicki
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 24, 2021
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So Much Stress and Anger.... I am Struggling With Everything
Hello, I am new here and just need some support from others going through the same thing and options/help. My mother is 94 and her short term memory is gone but she is still pretty sharp with other th…
Started by StrayCats86
Most recent by StrayCats86
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 23, 2021
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Is it time to choose a nursing home?
I've about decided that I won't be able to be of help to Daddy Elf much longer. He has steadily been getting worse. Over the past 3 months he has lost bowel and bladder control. I'm deep scouring his …
Started by Mobile AL
Most recent by Cynbar
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 23, 2021
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Anxiety/Depression over hereditary Alzheimer’s
My mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and my brother and I are working to help her which is overwhelming in itself but I am also really struggling with anxiety and depression as it relates to the…
Started by bookwormRN
Most recent by Mobile AL
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 23, 2021
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How to help mom eat?
My mom was dx with Alz 4 years ago. She's in the moderate stage now. She is 76 and lives at home with my dad who is 89. She is in relatively good health otherwise, but her weight has continued to decr…
Started by Fad marie
Most recent by LovingAwareness
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 23, 2021
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Prepping Mom for move to MC
Hello all, We have found a MC facility that has space, gets good reviews and we can (sort of) afford. We hope to sign the contract in the next couple weeks and move mom in shortly thereafter. I have f…
Started by Lindsay22
Most recent by Lindsay22
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
10
Aug 23, 2021
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New stage, sleeping, and support for mom
Hi Everyone! I'm the only daughter of my mom, who's mid-stage Alzheimer's, possibly beginning the transition to late stage. Mom is in a nursing home for the past year. Prior to her entering last Augus…
Started by ninalu
Most recent by ninalu
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 23, 2021
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Lost it, feel terrible
I lost it on my sweet Mom today. The circumstance doesn't matter, its not her fault, she has advanced Alzheimers for goodness sake. I lost it, yelled at her and lost patience with her. I know I am exh…
Started by glitterqueenscare
Most recent by Marp
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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Moving elderly Alzheimers patients across the country
My Dad and his wife (89 and 85) live in Virginia. I live in Tucson. My stepmother has Alzheimers and my father has serious short- and long-term memory issues, but hasn't been diagnosed with Alzheimers…
Started by AZGirl
Most recent by Jo C.
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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Me again with the same topic- when you feel most family is against you
I'm ready to break. I do it all and do everything to make mom happy. No else can be bothered. Her dementia is worse every day and she thinks I am the problem (she lives with me). This is just a vent s…
Started by Schmail13
Most recent by Iris L.
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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AL companion or aide
Has anyone hired a aide for their LO in AL? My step father is in AL and is high functioning Alz. but I feel he needs more. I do not want to put him in MC until I absolutely have to. I feel if I hired …
Started by LisaLH
Most recent by Rescue mom
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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Any other caregivers in Hampton Roads area
Sole caregiver to 83 year old mother Looking for other caregivers in the HR area to support each other, exchange information, ideas, ect. Let's connect!
Started by Dorothys Daughter
Most recent by Jo C.
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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I Live 3000 miles away from parents
Hello,It seems that many of us are dealing with similar situations with our parents. I am not sure that mine is much different except that we live on opposite coasts. My parents are extreme homebodies…
Started by mountainloon
Most recent by jfkoc
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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I feel guilty not wanting to care for my mom
I have so much fear having my mother come and live with me in December. Her Alzheimer’s is progressing and I’m having to take care of all bills, financials, dr appts, etc… I never imagined having to t…
Started by jjames123
Most recent by RunningWorried76
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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Question for those who have flown with their LO
Hi. I am considering flying with my DH to visit family and friends. My biggest concern is bathroom use during the flight. DH is not incontinent but sometimes gets confused about toilet use away from h…
Started by SweetiePie
Most recent by SweetiePie
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 22, 2021
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Disaster Preparedness Links For Caregivers
The links would not copy; but they are in the following Thread on the Spousal Forum: https://www.alzconnected.org/discussion.aspx?g=posts&t=2147557896 Will try again later and see if I can get the ind…
Started by Jo C.
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 21, 2021
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Lost, need advice
Ok, so this is going to be long. Please bear with me. I feel it's important to give a bit of backstory so this all makes sense. Last year, my mom's health started declining. She's never been in great …
Started by MamaBear937
Most recent by MamaBear937
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 21, 2021
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MC visits
I am hoping to get some help making my visits to my mother in MC more pleasant for both of us. Some background...Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few years ago and recently Vascular Dementia was …
Started by robinja
Most recent by MN Chickadee
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 21, 2021
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Feeling guilty(5)
My mom has had dementia for quite some time and I have always handled her doctor's appointments, medications, grass cutting, etc. Even before the dementia, my mom had mental health issues and was pret…
Started by DawnOfANewDay
Most recent by Cynbar
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 21, 2021
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SS payee rep and progress
I haven't posted for a while. I've made some incredibly good progress with my dad's situation. He has dementia, was scammed, and I am also dealing with my stepmother who is in denial and keeps going t…
Started by Mikela
Most recent by M1
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 21, 2021
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Moving a person with dementia
Hello, first post here. My 69 year old mother was recently diagnosed as having dementia, most likely due to Alzheimer's. She has been having memory issues for approximately 2 years, with more pronounc…
Started by MNPS
Most recent by robinja
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 20, 2021
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Transfer from Acute to Short-term Rehab
Mom had pacemaker implanted last week after a terrible fall. She's 89 and frail to start with other health issues. The acute rehab was intensive for her and they wanted to discharge to the home when l…
Started by Wilted Daughter
Most recent by Cynbar
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 20, 2021
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Nursing Homes in SE Mass?
I'm curious to know if anyone on here is in the Southeast Massachusetts area and has placed a LO in a nursing home that accepts Mass Health/Medicaid. Lots of factors to consider and always prefer to g…
Started by AConcernedSon
Most recent by Cynbar
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
10
Aug 20, 2021
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Caregiver feeling resentment, need advice
Hello! I am new to this forum. I have read several posts and it has been helpful reading other stories and feeling less alone. My MIL moved in with my husband and I and our three boys two years ago. T…
Started by lakehouse1010
Most recent by Wilted Daughter
I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)
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Aug 20, 2021
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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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I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)

I Am a Caregiver (General Topics)

help, decision to make(1)

Leaving her be once in awhile

LO with dementia refusing to go to doctors

moving my dad from MI to MN

Continuing doctor's visits?

Need Some Advice(4)

Dealing Immediately with Aggression?

So Much Stress and Anger.... I am Struggling With Everything

Is it time to choose a nursing home?

Anxiety/Depression over hereditary Alzheimer’s

How to help mom eat?

Prepping Mom for move to MC

New stage, sleeping, and support for mom

Lost it, feel terrible

Moving elderly Alzheimers patients across the country

Me again with the same topic- when you feel most family is against you

AL companion or aide

Any other caregivers in Hampton Roads area

I Live 3000 miles away from parents

I feel guilty not wanting to care for my mom

Question for those who have flown with their LO

Disaster Preparedness Links For Caregivers

Lost, need advice

MC visits

Feeling guilty(5)

SS payee rep and progress

Moving a person with dementia

Transfer from Acute to Short-term Rehab

Nursing Homes in SE Mass?

Caregiver feeling resentment, need advice

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