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Discussion with Authors on Dementia who have Dementia
This is a reunion of five authors who came together on June 15, 2021 to talk about their diagnoses, how they cope with their conditions, manage to keep active and vital, maintain a positive attitude, and much more. We wanted to get together two years later to see how their lives have changed since we first met. It may be…
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From delusions to happiness
This is unbelievable, for the last 9 months mother 92 was getting more and more delusions and paranoia , she did not trust her kids or anyone anymore, except doctors and pharmacist. she became more and more delusional, we managed to take her to a geriatric doctor who performed memory testing, the whole time , she could not…
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Non-stop talking
My dad has dementia, and we have been going through various stages with him over the past year that have been quite challenging. Recently he was having delusions that were causing him quite a lot of distress, and we were able to get him on Seroquel, which thankfully has helped with that. We have moved on to a new…
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At Home Salon & Spa
I found this online and thought I would share. I haven't used it yet but keeping it in case I need it later. They do haircuts, pedicures, manicures. They do not wash hair though. They also have senior companionship & house cleaning. They are in 12,000 cities in the US. If anyone has used them let us know how it went.…
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 8/26/23
JESUS SAVES US * HE IS OUR SHEPHERD Isaiah 53:6-7 New King James Version 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord as laid on Him the iniquity of us all. John 10:27 NKJV 27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. me: We've been compared to sheep. They…
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Being a Caregiver
I follow Mary Millben on Social Media. She posted this recently and it really hit home. "To most of you, you see the Mary onstage singing for U.S. Presidents, Prime Ministers, people across the world. But the real Mary, offstage, is a full-time caregiver. I am a caregiver to my precious mother. Caring for my mother,…
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Grandma refuses to see psychiatrist
I'm primary caretaker to my Grammie, who has multi-infarct vascular dementia. She's still in early stages and very present, but has recently developed compulsive behaviors, heightened anxiety, and obsessive thinking. I'm not sure if she has anosognosia or is uncomfortable with acknowledging these issues, but she refuses to…
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Probably too late - trying to get my mom to neurosurgery
I cannot believe this. My mom is in MC after a hospital stay. I have an appt with neurosurgeon to see if she has NPH and is a candidate tor a shunt. It’s in an hour and she is refusing to go. The staff are doing everything they can, including offering to go with her (unheard of). It was VERY hard to get this appointment.
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Florida memory care (Medicaid LTC) recommendations?
Anyone personally familiar with any memory care unit(s) -- Medicaid LTC eligible -- in Florida? Please reach out, if so. DM, if you'd like. (I don't need a list of SNF's with memory care. I've got that. Looking for personal recommendations.)
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Young Adults Dementia Relatives
This is something that often goes unheard when it comes to young adults in the world who loving as they are, when it comes to many of the concerns on how to care for a relative(s) that have Dementia, they don't have the full training in being a caregiver. People around them know they're the best family member, so they're…
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My Mom Died
Hi there. I haven't been on here for awhile since my mom was in Stage 7 and nothing much changes then. For some reason though I felt the need to come here today to report to you all that she died on Saturday. I guess it's just to have those of you who know what it's like witness her. It was September last year that I…
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Steep decline from severe to late-stage from mirtazapine (Remeron)?
My mom used to have severe dementia, but her geriatric specialist prescribed mirtazapine (generic Remeron) for my Mom's anxiety. My mom is tiny, 108lbs, so the doc prescribed a quarter of a 15mg tablet for the first two days (3.75mg), then half after that (7.5mg). Even after the first tiny dose that first evening, my Mom…
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Time sensitive: Mom is in a delirium but is refusing treatment
Hello community - my mom is experiencing a delirium of some sort right now but is refusing to get treated. She's been sick recently and her regular doctor has said she should go to the ER, but mom is refusing. I tried to take her myself yesterday but she almost jumped out of the car while it was moving, so we didn't make…
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Memory Care Discussion - Financial Exploitation
Looking for suggestions on how to encourage a family member to go into a memory care facility. Although she is very good with her activities of daily living, she has been exploited financially by someone posing as her best friend. I think we now have that situation under control, however, we feel she can no longer live…
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Bathroom help
My mom is in mc since April. She is having trouble finding the bathroom, so when she has to go, she is literally pulling her pants down and having accidents all over the facility. We have upped her care, so they are with her and taking her to the bathroom at least every two hours. But she will lay in her bed and get up and…
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Re: Family Caregivers
"A New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training for Family Caregivers" Kaiser Health News. www.kffhealthnews.org Scroll down to this article. Family caregiver usually get no training. This could help. Sorry, I cannot make a hot link. Iris
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Standards or regulations related to changing diapers
Mom recently shifted from walking and occasional incontinence to being wheelchair / bed-ridden. She's in rehab now (South Florida) following surgery. My question is around expectations (and legal/regulatory) for how often they should be cleaning/changing her. The rehab facility is "ok" in general. However, tonight around…
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Activities for LO with Dementia/AD
I am new here. I am caring for my DH who was diagnosed about 2.5 years ago, although I believe the disease process began years earlier. He was always an avid golfer and belonged to a summer league. Last summer he began having trouble keeping up with his golf buddies, and this year he gave up the league entirely. A neighbor…
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Need alarm help or tips. DH gets up & goes into the closet instead of bathroom
any tips on how to keep my DH from going into the closet instead of going to the bathroom? He's done it 4 times. He says he "gets lost" but it's almost like he's sleep walking. The 4 episodes have been in the last few months. So far he has made enough noise it woke me up and I redirected him, but afraid I won't make it in…
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Florida Elder Affairs Survey
Please see this link to a survey of caregivers by the Florida Dept. Of Elder Affairs, for those who live in Florida. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5b2b041b2d1244f68dc138f9da85c6f5?fbclid=IwAR2NanJHMMNdSErh-kMKUiRiQreKkYuYYvUK8iuJ2XWY39BSvIKbqfwehGU
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Fall on vacation, broken bones & worse dementia
So my mother owns a house where she and my father lived before he passed away. She insists on going there every summer since we convinced her winters are too harsh in lake effect snow, and until this year we had no problems because my sister is a school teacher and goes with her every year. Unfortunately this year mom had…
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Raining on My Parade
After weeks of planning, I am leaving for a family wedding tomorrow for three days. I cannot wait. I have not seen my family in months. My very kind and reliable stepdaughter is here to stay with her dad. Because of Afib and general exhaustion, there is no way DH could make a 700 mile round trip drive and function through…
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Antihistamine to calm down
Hi, My FIL has some form of dementia, I don't know what his diagnosis was and neither my husband or his siblings seem to know. FIL is 92 and gets very physically aggressive and verbally abusive with his aides (and his family). He was started on Serequel 100 mg at night and 25 mg in the morning. Family didn't like that he…
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DaT Scan
Hello. My father is so far is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (doesn’t show typical Alz symptoms to me), vascular dementia and Parkinsonian features. The neuro wants to do a DaT scan. Dad gets very tired and has so many appointments already. The Dr I guess wants to confirm Parkinsonism which covers Lewy Body dementia. Dad…
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My husband will not shower.
When I suggest that it is many days since he has not shower, he says that he took one yesterday. In truth it is almost 10 days. How do I get him to shower? He has very short memory. .
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EXTREMELY COMBATIVE DEMENTIA PATIENT-HELP
Please! I am caring for my uncle-in-law and he is at the stage of complete anger. My family and I are at a complete and utter lose of what to do to help him. Just recently he has been very angry at everyone and everything. He won't eat, sleep, or go to the doctor. He just stomps around the house cussing and spitting. He…
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dementia engagement services
As a caregiver of a parent with vascular dementia, I'm looking to offer engaging outings for families of people with dementia. This could be morning coffee or lunch with some kind of light physical activity or stimulating interaction. My hope is to provide individuals with dementia a routine that inspires, promotes…
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My stepmom and I are just beginning to deal with my dad's dementia care.
I am new here, and I need some help. We have known about my dad's dementia for about 7 years. It has been a slow decline in memory with a huge uptick in anxiety. The primary doctor ruled out Alzeimer's, but we aren't sure if that was done correctly. He has all the signs of being in the middle-stage. Now, his decline seems…
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Men's no tie shoes?
Any recommendations for men's shoes that look like sneakers but slip on and off easily? Preferably without the appearance of laces that he would still attempt to tie. TIA