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So for months (since February 3, 2026) DW (61) has been without treatment due to losing our COBRA. It took Medi-cal five months to get us to UCLA's Rubin (Rudin?) Center for Alz & another month to get an appt with the Doc in the end of December. Now that she is going to receive SSDI in September, we're dropped from…
I’ve been dreading this day and it finally came - DH not knowing me! I thought I was prepared after reading what so many of you have already experienced, but that question hit me hard! I was speechless and caught by surprise. But I managed to take a deep breath, look DH in the eyes and stroke his cheek while I replied “My…
My DH is in Stage 5 and I am so exhausted all the time from the constant repeating things to him, supervising everything, being in charge of keeping the household running,etc. Everything that most people on this site write about. I have been going to a therapist and also have gone to some group meetings sponsored by the…
Morning, it's August, my second least favorite month. It just sounds.hot but this morning the weather is wonderful. May get up to 90 today but right now it's 70 with a nice, North wind. Feels wonderful but the heat returns next week. Good morning, Ron. Hope things are well with you today. Waiting for Bryon and his cousin…
I am struggling trying to keep up with my step-mother, who has been diagnosed with Dementia. In 2024 she went in for knee surgery and had a cardiac arrest. Since then it has been downhill. I feel like I'm living in the movie "Groundhog Day" living the same day over and over. I have three siblings who live closer to her,…
Hello, I am new here and looking for advice. My father died December 2022. I moved to Florida beginning of 2023 to take care of my 86-year old mom - I am living with her. The past 3+ years have been very challenging. Up until 2 weeks ago, my mom seemed to be aware that her mom had died – her mom died over 34 years ago.…
I heard, “You won’t have to micromanage the team like you did in the hospital “, “you can just be the daughter now”, “let the team take care of your parent”…and I did - for a few days. Granted, no hospital trips, having HOSPICE on deck, 24/7 nurse in MC + 3 days per week HOSPICE nurse + baths…all good and more that I may…
My DH is currently in Stage 5 moving into stage 6 I believe. Lately his anxiety seems to have increased dramatically. He is currently on 100 mg of Zoloft and 25 mg of Serequel twice daily. He has a neurology appointment coming up. I was going to ask for an increase in his Zoloft due to his increase in anxiety. Shadowing…
Caring for my auntie who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s/ Dementia. She continues to relive the past and often refers to my mother and grandmother (who is deceased) as being among us! She calls out to them and talks to them as if they right there! My grandmother also passed from complications of Alzheimer’s! My mom…
Hi everyone. I've been caring for my DW and her ALZ for the last 4 1/2 years. At first we saw her neurologist at least every 3months. He would perform a few tests to assess her lucidity and retention. Now we see him once every 6 months, he asks her a few questions about how she's feeling, if she has any questions, and then…
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