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dmcary1
dmcary1 Member Posts: 1 Member
in Caring For a Spouse or Partner
Hi My husband has Alzheimers and I'm looking for a dentist that is patient and kind when handling someone with Alzheimers. I live in the Lincoln RI area. Any referrals would be much appreciated.
Darlene

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  • Jez975
    Jez975 Member Posts: 16
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    I talked to my dentist about my wife and it was a game changer. Her whole staff is aware and I get to sit by her side when she is in the chair. And they let her sit by me during my appointments. You will be surprised how many dentist, endodontists etc are incredibly understanding and accommodating

  • Chris20cm
    Chris20cm Member Posts: 149
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    My dentist is in Lincoln, Illinois so I can't recommend anyone for you, but my experience is an older dentist with a small practice is very considerate and kind in dealing with my DW with Alzheimer's, and respects my need to be included in the post examination or procedure discussion.

  • trottingalong
    trottingalong Member Posts: 977
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    I would recommend calling dentists and asking. We have a wonderful dentist and staff who are aware of my husbands diagnosis. I’m with him through almost every procedure. For the dentist it also depends on the patient themselves. Easy going? Frightened? Angry? So it’s worth a call.

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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