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We're moving out. Good luck dad!
My sister had a bad day at pill time with mom tonight, leaving me with a very worked up and anxious mom. I managed to calm her down somewhat and take half her pills. I took her up to my parents room and got her ready for bed and calmed her down a little more but she was still anxious. I managed to get her to take one more…
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2022 Was Hard - trying to find my way
Hi I'm new here... This year was difficult to say the least. I live in northern Illinois and my brother lives in Kansas. My parents are from IL but moved to Kentucky about 13 years ago for retirement. My father passed away in February 2022 of COVID, and my brother and I had to make very rushed decisions what to do with my…
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Seeking Advice(3)
Good Day Everyone! A little bit about me before I get into why I am here. I am an only child and a single mother to a teenager and I work full-time. I am struggling with trying to adjust and balance life with my mother's diagnosis. My mother (67) was recently diagnosed with AD/VD (I put both AD/VD because her primary care…
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Recall Of Multiple Top Brand Dry Shampoos
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/unilever-recalls-dry-shampoo-may-144236221.html
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Moving mom to MC
I was able to find a memory care community for my mom that I really like. Thankfully they have an opening and we have started the process of getting her ready to move. She’s on a Medicaid waiver program. Unfortunately, her case worker is on maternity leave and the replacement has been very difficult to get ahold of and get…
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Elder Abuse guide from American Bar Assoc; includes financial
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What’s “right”?
I think I’m seeing a glimpse of what may be ahead, maybe? My mother talks to herself (and her stuffies or who knows who) a lot and to others including me. This started a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, “we” really can’t understand her. I think I do sometimes but only because I know her so well. I feel like she’s voicing…
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Diabetes and dementia
My mother in law in stage 5 Alzheimers and has lost taste in food and complains about every food for the last six months. She lost weight because of eating issues. Physically she is upright, she can walk, shower, no incontinence, she can do things on her own. But she has very high diabetes like 17.5 to 20 mmol everyday.…
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DEMENTIA DIVAS - TEASER TRAILER
https://www.saltboxtv.com/series/O717HuPro9Uq-dementia-divas-caregiving-in-the-arts
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Protective/rash cream or powder?
My DM has begun to gave poo in her depends and I want to get ahead of any skin breakdown or rash (the area between cheeks is a little pinkish). Do you have any suggestions? This is a first for me. So much out there but I trust you all as living experience is best! Thanks!
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Sharing Glen Campbell’s dementia film again
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt2049586/
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Depression & Managing Emotions
I am new here and in need of support. My mother is dealing with bouts of depression, and it sticks around for several days to a week at a time. This week has been really hard for her. She is upset, reliving some things that happened earlier last year, and has a different perspective of what happened than reality. The…
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Please help me!(1)
I been on here once before about my Dad.Well over the last 6 days I had my mother ron the ehospital for 3 days,she came home and my Dad didn't recognize her and ended up running in her out of the house the same day she got home,he was threatening her so she had to call my sister to pick her up.Then on Thursday night my Dad…
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RF (radio frequency) Universal TV Remote
Hi, my mother has become unable to handle the TV remote that she has been using for many years. Half the time she is using the phone as a remote and vice versa. I see a lot of threads regarding that and all I can say is that it does help to know that others are experiencing the same thing with their loved ones. I want to…
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Another argument about the money
I find myself stressed out again and could use advice. My sted-dad sets my blood boiling every time he does this and I’m no longer capable of being around him for more than a few minutes, nor is it working well trying to appease his paranoia politely. This time it’s due to the Illinois state tax rebates- he and mom got a…
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Feeling overwhelmed with long distance care
Hello - I am new here and am hoping to get some advice from other people who have been caring for someone with dementia. I am 38 and live in PA. My mom is 72 and lives in FL. I'm an only child and my dad passed away 10 years ago. My mom was diagnosed with MCI in 2019 and i suspect she has progressed to mild AD (waiting on…
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Questions on falls, aggitation/combativness, Seroquel, and moving to SNF
I added additional background after questions, so you didn't have to read through it all to get to what I was asking I guess here are what I'm looking for advice on: 1. When a person won't use a wheelchair or doesn't know how to use a walker how do you keep them from falling? What would should I ask that the memory care…
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Suggestions
I try and see my Mom most days in MC, everytime I go she begs me to take her to to see her Mom. I try and distract, make excuses but she gets upset and I am running out of ways to keep her from getting upset. Any suggestions?
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Coming here for Advice
How many are coming here for advice and than not using what is given. I was one of them when I first got on here. I have learned that the advice given is given by caregivers who have gone thru or going thru this journey with our Loved One's. It is a lot easier doing what is suggested or at least trying to do it. Why did we…
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Help(18)
We have noticed a decline in my mom’s memory for over a year. We finally were informed she has a form of dementia but they are still running scans and tests to determine exactly what it is. I am worried about what happens when we need to move her to a new location because she’s 60 and doesn’t qualify for disability since…
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Follow Along and Chime In as I try to relocate my LO from CA to CO
My LO has gone through hellish isolation during the pandemic and we are trying to move her here because at least she will have her POA relative and elderly sister and brother can see her. Her illness has really progressed, and I don't want her 1000 miles away when she is at her most vulnerable. Long-distance caregiving and…
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Possible bed rail help
My grandfather has dementia and it's progressing. My grandmother is looking to buy a bed rail for the house, preferably the bed rails they use in hospital settings. My grandmother ordered a hospital bed a few months ago, but unfortunately, my grandfather was confused pulling out the wires and trying to break free from the…
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Looking for advice(6)
Hi there. I'm new to this forum. Our mom lives out of state. Our dad passed a few years ago and lately, mom has been confused when we speak to her. She often thinks dad is still there and when i call her, the next day she thinks I was there. She hasn't been diagnosed with anything and can otherwise take care of herself…
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Doctor's Visits(1)
Looking for some input and or advice. Mom is currently in a memory care center with lots of wonderful services, including dentist, geriatric care physician, ophthalmology, audiology, etc. She is coming due for a dental appointment and we have made the choice to use the memory care services since she has been just awful…
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Supplements specific for cognitive decline
Hey All, I wondered whether any of you have any faith in herbal remedies for dementia? I feel like so much attention gets placed on western medicine when it comes to dementia that most every herbal remedy/supplement out there gets laughed at. Do you all have any thoughts about this? Thanks, Elizabeth
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Where To Get Alzheimer’s Blood Tests: A 2022 Update
https://www.beingpatient.com/where-can-i-get-an-alzheimers-blood-test/
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Moving Mom to Memory Care this week
I could really use some advice on what and when to tell move we are moving her to MC. Some experts have told me to transfer Mom without telling. The closer we get to the date I continue to have concerns that this may unduly hurt her and cause long term damage to our relationship. Mom's Alzherimer's is a bit uneven...short…
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Need advice on paranoia/delusions
Hello All. My darling mother is in early to mid-stage of unspecified Dementia. It is completely different than what I previously experienced with my grandmother's dementia 20 years ago and I'm struggling. In the last several weeks, her delusions and paranoia have increased greatly and I am at a loss how to deal with it.…
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Constant desire to go to the ER or visit a Dr.
87 year old mother - living nearbye in an assisted living apartment. Usually once/week she will become very anxious and want to go to the ER. At a minimum she wants to see a Dr right then because she doesn't feel well. It is an extremely tense situation to try and talk her down. She becomes angry and agitated and…
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You Are Not Alone
Kermit the Frog was right, it's not easy being dementia, but there are folks out there to help 'cause they're stuck in the muck too. You Are Not Alone https://www.stumpedtowndementia.com/post/you-are-not-alone