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Is my mother in law acting along with maybe have some dementia?
My MIL was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. She is the most difficult person that I’ve ever seen and it’s causing so many problems. She lives with us too. When she first came about 1 year ago she saw dead puppy’s outside which was a stump, she saw people and kept asking for her Cadillac )which doesn’t even run) keys…
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Family Pictures in her bedroom
Hello, I was wondering if this is good or not. I often show mom albums to distract her from her paranoia attacks ( I am spitting in her food etc) I guess this is a longer discussion for next time. However, my question is: Is it good to put family pictures ? new? old? all? or at all....
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Information on Improving Emergency Care for People with Dementia from Michael Ellenbogen
Information from an organization seeking to improve medicare care for people with dementia. https://gearnetwork.org/about-gear-2/
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Medicaid Assisted LivingWaivers (from Michael Ellenbogen via Lane)
Michael sent the following information on services Medicaid may cover: https://www.dementiacarecentral.com/medicaid/assisted-living-waivers
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The Alzheimers Association site has become just to complicated for me and I am really thinking
The Alzheimers Association site has become just to complicated for me and I am really thinking of giving up. I have asked for help from moderators and they just ignore you. That don car one bit about those with dementia and the caregivers. This change was a disaster and they are maying changes by the seat of their paints.…
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Recent diagnosis
I am a 57 year old divorced father of 2 (16 and 12) and have recentley been diagnosed with mild cognitive imparement. After having problems for some time, especially over the last several years, especially over the last calendar year I have been getting answers about my condition. The diagnosis process has been absolutley…
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Medicare Change: Will Now Pay For Drugs Having FDA Approval
Medicare will now pay for drugs that have FDA approval including newly approved drugs for dementia. MDs will have to report patient response: https://www.aol.com/news/medicare-plans-pay-alzheimers-drugs-203839696.html J.
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From Michael Ellenbogen (via Lane): Alzheimer's Disease Drugs in Development 2023
This report on Alzheimer's drugs under development comes out annually. I believe that certain antioxidants provide the best chance of treating the disease. I counted 5 out of 187 drugs/natural products that act as antioxidants. https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trc2.12385
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Mom showing paranoia
Mom is displaying paranoia and she has dementia, what can we do for her in a facility setting
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Restraining Order
Hello my name is Angela I'm new to new here. My mother was diagnosed with Dementia 2021, I have lived with her for a year, along with that she is gamble Halick. she don't trust me anymore she accuses me of abusing her, stealing her money, keys, purse/bag. I'm not doing any of the she is accusing me of. When I shared with…
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Greetings,
I am 75 (in a couple of weeks). I was diagnosed by a neurologist based on a Pet Scan as having Alzheimer’s over seven years ago. They saw the amloyd plaque on my brain scan which is a definitive Alzheimer’s diagnosis. I initially freaked out, got depressed, felt a bit sorry for myself and then got my act together. I did a…
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Internet Access
My mother is in Level 3 middle stage dementia. Long before her diagnosis, she had spending/hoarding issues... why purchase one of something, when you can buy a case (then forget and purchase another case)?. She claimed she was being a prepper, but her memory loss was often the reason for recurring purchases. After…
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Timers are needed throughout the day to remember
I am looking for a recommendation for a manual timer that continues to ring until you shut it off. I've tried three and they just ring for seconds and stop. If I am distracted or walk away from the area, I completely lose track. Have to replace my range so will lose that necessary feature. Suggestions?
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Amy Joy
Dear Amy Joy, it was very wise of you to see your doctor. My heart goes out to you; I am sorry to hear you may possibly need surgery; let us know how things are going and what you decide. It is also very wise for you to begin looking for a good supportive place to live as in Memory Care. This will be very helpful for you…
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What do you think about the new website?
What do you like or not like about the new website? It may still be helpful for the Alzheimer's Association to get feedback on the changes that it made.
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2023 National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons Living with Dementia and T
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) will host the third triennial National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers/Care Partners on March 20-22, 2023. The Summit will build on the progress of the previous Summits to review research progress, highlight innovative and…
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Connect with others who have Alzheimer’s
I’m 80 years old and in early stage. I would like to know I’m not alone
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Hello, I am new to this forum.
I am 66yrs old, I have Alzheimer's I started noticing problems about in my 50s and took early retirement at 57 because I feared making a mistake, I worked as a social worker in mental health. At the time I didn't think I would miss my work as much as I do. I miss seeing patients a building trust, I miss the team I worked…
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OT re: Betty White
Betty White supported the Los Angeles Zoo. The zoo has created a self-guided Betty's L.A. Zoo Tour, honoring her contributions to the facility. The tour includes signs at 16 stops where guests can learn about her connection to a particular animal or location. The walking tour will be up through January 31st. The tour can…
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Newbie
Hello, I am new to this forum also.
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If I get dementia
My wife’s sister posted this on Face Book and I wanted to share it. If I get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things. 1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality. 2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think…
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Family history and higher risks
Has everyone everyone ever had a cologuard? My doctor recommended I have one due to family history and over 50. Will get results within a week. Hope you all are fine tonight.
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Rapid Transit
I'm 64 and recently diagnosed with AD. What an experience the last few months have been. In August all is well. In September somethings off, but I can't put my finger on it. Better get a physical. By October I'm getting lost in my own neighborhood and forgetting words for common objects. Diagnosed in January with AD. I…
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The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) examined the impact of delirium
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/health/brain_health/2020/03/gcbh-delirium-report-english.doi.10.26419-2Fpia.00101.001.pdf
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'Our Body is thy temple' 'is now airing
Exciting news. Our new series 'Our Body is thy temple' 'is now airing on Glewed.TV. We have been shooting this series around the country over the last year and we take a deep dive into the disparities in the black community and their health and the role the black church can play. We feature such conditions as diabetes,…
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National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease: 2022 Update
https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/59cefdd628581b48b2e389891a675af0/napa-national-plan-2022-update.pdf The 2022 Update includes several notable recent actions to address disparities in ADRD care. Earlier this year, the Indian Health Service (IHS) established the Alzheimer’s Grant Program, a first-of-its…
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The Brain Health Academy
Free, evidence-based courses to equip healthcare and wellness providers with the knowledge and resources to help people reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brain-health-academy
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Dementia and diabetes
Is there a link between dementia and diabetes? Is there a type 3 diabetes? Can dementia progress be slowed down by better managing A1c in diabetes?
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Looking for psychologist referral ideas
I have a recent MCI diagnosis and am learning to cope with this in my life. I would like to find an experienced psychologist to talk with. I live in the San Francisco East Bay. Are there any suggestions about how to find a qualified/experienced psychologist for MCI? My neurologist said they do not have any referrals. I…
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Back from Thanksgiving Dinner
First off, I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Our's went pretty well, with the same friends we usually spend it with. As we wre leaving, however, hubs started tallking about finding his luggage. I got him to leave and maybe understand that there was no luggage. When we got home, he started in about that darn* camera…