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Article on Positive Experience With Placement
The Attached article is one caregivers positive experience with placement. I can relate to much of what he is writing about from my experience at my wife’s MC. I have gotten to know many of the other residents and have had a lot of positive interaction with them. https://flip.it/gYJ2Tp
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Interventions
DH recently diagnosed with AD. Not formally staged but it looks to me that he is mild with one moderate trait. I have received numerous suggestions for interventions, some confusing, some depressing. I am interested in exploring possible interventions from those of you with the actual experience. Thank you
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Best Housing Options Moving Forward After Diagnosis
Hello, I am new and this is my first post. My wife, the love of my life, was diagnosed with early onset 2 days ago in Quito Ecuador. We are retired, me 62/she 56 bilingual hispanic, from Alaska to the coast of Ecuador. We lived the dream for almost 2 years on the beach which is really awesome. I plan on moving back to USA…
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TISSUES RECOMMENDED: Heartfelt Commercial Beautifully Done Re Alz's
Perhaps not entirely realistic for many, but heartfelt and meaningful; beautifully done in its own way and meaning. Done with input from Alz Assn.: https://www.yahoo.com/news/finance/news/tears-streaming-down-face-chevy-003621454.html J.
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Be Careful about Moving
A little over a year ago, my DH and I were living in South Carolina. My husband started exhibiting symptoms of dementia, but I just didn't realize how far along he was. He insisted that he wanted to move back to NJ where he would be near his brother and other family. I gave in and agreed, and it has been a disaster. His…
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My turn to announce, stage 8 has begun
My wife Judy passed away tonight. She had a heart attack and is with Jesus now. It all seems surreal. This morning I looked at her as I woke her and for some reason I thought that I would have to face her death, little did I know this would be that day. I even wrote it down tonight when I got home. I guess writing it down…
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How do you not take delusions personally
I know I should not take delusions personally, but I am having a hard time with that. My wife has delusions of me having an affair with our 18 year old granddaughter. We have 4 kids and this granddaughter is the daughter of the only one of our kids that is being supportive. Anytime I mention having any association with my…
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Delusions of an affair
My husband began to weep uncontrollably because of thinking someone had died over and over again. Acknowledging that he felt that way and that the person was okay helped a lot. But it happened time after time. Getting some medication helped and he doesn't have those hallucinations anymore. Leah
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2 possible symptoms: Social withdrawal and hoarding, question about?
Hi-- My first question is about a social withdrawal symptom: I can count 22 people - family and friends - who my person has intentionally offended over the last few years. In some instances to try to keep them from staying in our house as vacation guests. We have typically stayed in other family members' homes, sleeping in…
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Worried about Friend - Caregiver —
She finally has him in a care facility. But, everyday visits , worried about increasing costs, not taking care of herself . I believe she may run out of money — she’s about 70. We get het to some friend ‘’gatherings’’. ?? Advice please .
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Bidet humor
I love to watch comedy videos to lighten my stress. Hope someone else can enjoy this (non-dementia) bidet humor! 😁 https://youtu.be/bTL8w6ZfBAs?si=uDp5KhLRJjAbKBlo
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How to handle inappropriate urination
My 74-year old DH is in mid-stage Alzheimers. Recently he has started peeing in odd places -- a wastebasket, the garage floor, the sunroom floor, etc. A diaper isn't really an option because it's not like he can't control it, he just doesn't limit it to the toilet. I've removed most things that might be inviting targets…
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Am I going crazy...
For the past 3 weeks my DH has been sleeping all day long. He hasn't been eating and has lost a lot of weight. He was diagnosed with Dementia about 6 years ago. If he gets up, it is usually about 5 pm and he rarely gets dressed. BUT now, for the last two days, he has gotten up around 3 pm and gets dressed? He has actually…
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New to this group
My husband is 69. He has late stage Alzheimer’s. He is currently obsessed with his clothes. So much so that I am unable to change the subject. He becomes argumentative. I try to distract him but it’s not working. I am working with neurologist, a Nurse Practitioner (psych), VA case manager and his primary are physician. I’m…
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How to respond...
We invited some friends to come over to see our Christmas decorations (my DH wants to invite everyone over!). It was a husband and wife and one of two couples who are our closest friends. A few days after they were here, DH suddenly says that she was being a b** and he doesn't want her to come over anymore. I don't know…
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Jo C. thinking of you today
I'm thinking of your today @Jo C. I hope your hospitalization yields some answers and a plan forward for a better quality of life for you. I also hope David continues to improve. Loop us in when you feel up to it. HB
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Just Need Some Prayers update 12/1/2023
UPDATE - MY PET Scan showed the cancer has not spread in my body but still have the MRI to see if it spread to my brain. I'll take the good news. Port goes in Monday. Sadly, Tuesday I will drop my DH off at a Memory Care facility for a 30 day respite care so they can evaluate him and if he does well they will accept him…
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Why is he talking all time?
My DH was diagnosed with mild/moderate cognitive impairment almost three years ago. Over time his short term memory has basically disappeared, but he can still take care of his daily needs with some reminders from me. My question has to do with his constant talking to me - chattering really. He goes on and on about…
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DH becoming more negative and angry
My DH has lately become angry with me more often and is getting very negative about everything. While there are still times that he is happy and fun, it seems harder for me to keep him that way. Example: every time we get in the car to drive I have to bear nasty comments about EVERY other driver, every long wait at a…
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Introducing PWD to new people
Hello, first time poster her although I have been following the discussions for awhile. My DH and I met 6 years ago and married the following year. The year after that, 2020, he was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's as well as a Vascular dementia. Now the sweet man I feel in love with has frequent anger outbursts, and I…
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Important (free) e-book for new members
Forum mates - This e-book used to be recommended frequently to new members. It helps explain many of the behaviors and experiences reported on here. It provides valuable insight into how we can be more compassionate caregivers by understanding what our PWD LOs are going through. Even in early Stage 7, I refer back to it…
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How can people with ALZ continue to contribute to society?
My husband had early-mid stage ALZ. His memory is shot but his intelligence remains. He would like to do volunteer work that is useful but would need an aide or guide. Does anyone know of volunteer opportunities that could engage people with memory loss?
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He is at peace!
With a mixture of relief and deep sadness I want to tell you my DH passed away at 4:45 a.m.His favorite aide was with him at the time it happened in Memory Care. I had just seen him between 5 and 6 pm and he ate his pureed dinner and later we played our usual match the animal cards and a wooden puzzle he liked. He did say…
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Late Stage Sudden Decline
My DW was diagnosed about 8 years ago at age 62, early onset. The decline from moderate AD was slow, but perceptible along the way (slow to me means I often had a little time to adjust from one episode of decline to the next). She has been in MC for 2.5 years now. The early transitions were some of the hardest. The two…
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Vaccinations
Me and my LO got our flu and Covid vaccinations about a month ago then two weeks later got our RSV shot. All of them went well just a little sore at the vaccination point. Yesterday we got our shingles shot and things seem to be going to hell in a hand basket. DH got up at 2am and kept turning the light on and off and…
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Early onset housing options
I am a bit at a loss moving forward as there are numerous options. My wife was just diagnosed with early onset so we will be moving back to USA. I am 62 she is 56. It appears most Alzheimers patients statistically age in place at home as long as they can. I need to find us a home soon in USA and will sell our small…
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Anger
My DW was diagnosed 6 years ago with early-onset Alzheimer's. I'm 70 years old and retired two months ago. We live in Texas and relocated to her hometown in order to be closer to and gain the support of her family. The actual question is; how do I deal with her anger? She goes into a towering rage. Sometimes for what…
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To Fight or Not To Fight?
First post and so much swirling around in my head. Some background: DH is 14 years older than me. As far back as 2018, there were instances where I knew something was “off”. Everyone, including his PCP and close friends, just chalked it off to getting older. The pandemic and getting lyme’s disease exacerbated cognitive…
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Early Onset Dementia
My husband was diagnosed with dementia about six months ago. How do you cope with this disease? I feel different on different days, sometimes anger, sometimes depression, sometimes so sad. Today I feel numb. I'm just so tired of his outbursts and his anger towards me, towards himself.
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Symptoms and Stages of Dementia
Hi friends, it’s been a while since I checked in. DH is having issues sleeping. He thinks the neighbor is stealing things out of his man house and that they are taunting him and laughing at him. He also complains about being cold a lot, especially at night. The paranoia is not new. It has gotten way worse though. Could…