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The 7 A’s of dementia

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Thanks to Iris’ mention in a Caregiver’s forum post, I went looking for more info on the 7As which I had a hard time sorting out and remembering actually. I like the linked article below. This is a very helpful explanation I had not run across yet. 

I see some things in the section on Altered Perception that I had been describing as random hallucinations. The article helps me identify and categorize some of the other behaviors (progression) we are experiencing too. And I appreciate the care strategies.

https://www.vha.ca/news/2021/compassionate-care-strategies-using-the-7-as-of-dementia/

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Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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