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In the blink of an eye... (reposting)
Dear Forum Mates, Join me on my little walk down memory lane. This thread is almost 3 years old and reminds me of where we were in my beloved's progression at that time. We all got a little (or big!) chuckle out of some of the antics our LOs were able to get into "in the blink of an eye". This is a stress reliever as we…
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Refusing to eat/doesn't like food
I'm a part time caregiver for my grandma; she has alzheimers. We are at the stage where she doesn't like most foods. And even if we try to encourage her she will spit it out. Any advice? Things that have worked for yall? Even food supplements?
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Grief and guilt after moving parents to ALF, how to deal?
Last month I moved both parents to an ALF. I did research in advance and found a nice place close to both their kids. Initially, I felt relieved. One month on however, I feel mostly grief and guilt and am surprised. Is this common? Mom has mobility issues and AD for nearly seven years. Parents now are 86 and 89. What…
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Brief Update on a good day
I've read many discussions on how our PWD can get combative over their driving privildges. I realize it's still early days, but here's how it's going. Per last update, brother was prescribed generic for Aricept a couple of weeks back. He can complete more of his sentences than before. He says he's feeling much better. He…
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Philly Area Caregivers: Free Tam Cummings Conference
This looks very interesting if you are in the area.
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An Important Week in Alzheimer's Disease Research
This week there were three important findings regarding Alzheimer's disease: The first found that Alzheimer's disease is primarily caused by oxidative stress and that it potentially can be treated with a series of antioxidants. The editor for this group concluded that: "I anticipate that the OS (oxidative stress)…
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Bank account considerations
Just some general info that may help some. Sometimes being added to checking + savings account as signatory is more advisable than using a DPOA. If your LO can sign, they can be taken to the bank(or whatever the bank requires) + ask to have you added to the account. This is sometimes easier than dealing with a POA. Also,…
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Experience with Clonazepam/Klonopin?
Mom's been having some changes in her sleeping habits and right now I'm trying to figure out if it's the medication she's on or something else. About a month and a half ago, she was put on hospice, all her regular meds stopped, and was put on Clonazepam. I thought it was to help her sleep through the night; my sisters said…
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10 Absolutes in Dementia Care list
Recently shared by another member here. Thanks @Chug
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I'm so tired.
My great grandma recently moved in with me. I knew there would be an adjustment period, but months later the behavior is only getting worse. She doesn't ever sleep a full night and is just never happy. She is 94 and acts like the biggest diva. Almost like the entire would should be ready to serve her and nothing is ever…
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Entertainment/Communication
My DH with ALZ always says 'I've see this before or I've been here before' regarding any new tv show, movie or visiting a new place. My mom with vascular dementia never did this. Does anyone else have this issue? It's very frustrating to try to do anything together.
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Anosognosia in dementia
Hello New to this community and this is a first post - learning to manage the diagnosis of dementia in my 80yo mother which is complicated by what appears to be Anosognosia - which without any experience I had labeled as either being in denial vs an inability to acknowledge due to the condition. Either way it is a…
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First post - Feeling abandoned by siblings
For the past 3 years I have basically been the sole caregiver for my mom with Alzheimer’s. She is currently living alone at home. I expect she will be moving into memory care in the near future. At the start my brother and sister gave excuses why they couldn’t help—no time, can’t handle, lived 15 miles away while I live…
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At what point do you consider MC
Is there any right time or stage to consider MC for your spouse? Cost is not a consideration in this case. But when is your LO better off in a structured environment than dealing with caretakers that she can't stand?
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Adult Day Care
Does anyone have experience with the Embassy Forest Hills Center in Columbus, OH? I need to find some day care for my wife who has dementia, and want some personal recommendations. Thank you.
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Pool Safety?
I’m new here and this is my first post.. my mother (67) is a few years into Alzheimer’s and still living at home with my father who is her primary caregiver. I am about a 10 minute drive away, often busy with my kids (6 and 3), but I spend time with mom a few days a week to give my dad some down time. Mom is left alone…
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hospice
My dad is in memory care. I'm not sure the stage. He is totally incontinent but eats well, will answer a basic question if its a few words but does have "word salad" when he tries to say more than a few words. He usually only remembers his mom and dad and thinks they are still alive. My questions….since he is in memory…
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Dark humor
I’m tired so maybe that’s why the thought came to me that I’m finally a mother. DH and I were never blessed with kids. Now, I’ve become a parent! I realized this when MIL called for me at 3 AM. She couldn’t tell me why she’d called. I asked if she needed to go to the bathroom and she agreed. We went and after she was…
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Another good day
Consider this a continuation of something I posted in April. I wanted to update on how the not driving is going. It's now been about 2 months since DB last drove. YB has been having issues with a car repair and DB has leant him his car. The fix has been slow for a number of reasons, and DB is getting anxious. I got a call…
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Off Topic: Oprah's Recent Weight Loss Shiw
Oprah recently had a show on TV on which she presented several obese people with medical conditions affected by being obese. She touted the effects of medication (semaglutide) to help with weight loss for the morbidly obese. I have no issue with this. But Oprah is not morbidly obese, nor does she have medical problems that…
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Besoin de réponses
Bonjour Je suis nouvelle sur ce forum, mon mari a 62 ans et la maladie d'Alzheimer depuis janvier 2021, à ce jour je me pose beaucoup de questions sur cette maladie. Il vie cette maladie comme si il n'avait rien, refuse toute conversation même le mot Alzheimer. sur ce sujet. Comment lui faire comprendre qu'il faut que je…
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ReCODE protocol
My primary care physician has recommended the book "The End Of Alzheimer's", Dale Bredesen, MD. I am interested in pursuing this non-traditional approach to peerhaps reversing Alzheimer's. Has anyone out there had experience with it?
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Redirecting conversations over the phone with mom with dementia/Alz
My mom is in a memory care facility 3 hours away from me. Often, we have very pleasant conversations over the phone. Recently, she has been saying she is trying to call her mom/dad to pick her up and take her home (they have been deceased several decades). When I try to redirect, she will get extremely upset and repeat,…
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So done with Donepezil
Sorry for another poop topic but I just need some suggestions and maybe a pep talk. Mom has been on 5mg donepezil (generic name) since maybe May, possibly April. A little after she started taking it, she started having diarrhea and not making it to the bathroom in time with other loose BM. At the time, she was also eating…
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Stop visits with neurologist
Hello! I am wondering how others handle simplifying visits to doctors. My dad has Alzheimer’s and, while I can take him to local doctors, going out of the county to see specialists is not easy. He broke his neck last summer two different times and is following up with the neurosurgeon virtually. Our local hospital sends…
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Last will and testament
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers about 5 years ago. It has been a challenging 5 years. She is now in Memory Care and seems to have lost most of her memory. She is clearly not able to make any legal decisions on her own. About 12 years ago, she made a will. She was most likely of sound mind at that time. In her will,…
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Ex-husband care
My ex husband is living with me and he is not diagnosed but I have no doubts. There is no one willing to take him on and not sure what my legal status is and what should be steps to take.
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Off topic -- I got to see the Northern Lights - couple of photos
It was dark enough and I stayed up to see them. I didn't get to sleep until close to 4am because it took awhile for me to calm down from the excitement. 🙂
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support for adult grandchild caregiving a grandparent
Hi! Are there any online or telephone support groups or other connections happening for adult grandchildren who are the primary caregivers of a grandparent with dementia? Thank you. ❤️
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Bathroom
hello! Recently my dad who has EO has been waking up in the middle of the nights to use the bathroom and he has been unable to find the toilet. Causing him to pee on the carpet and honestly anywhere except the toilet! Any advice? I’ve thought about the alarms to wake me up when he gets out of bed but I’m looking for…