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He did it again
I had to go to my safe bedroom and lock the door cause DH was mad I wouldn’t t drive him to Ohio today. He was so verbally abusive I cried hysterically. He called 911 and told them I was acting crazy😳 The paramedics wanted to transfer him to the hospital cause it’s been 3 times plus my burn incident. The policeman said…
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Stage 7 +++?
My DW, after years of going through the stages has entered the last weeks. Has been in home hospice care for 2 months. There was a fall about 10 days ago. Has been bed ridden since then. Just water and orange juice. Very few words and atrophy of the limbs. Just another new grieving phase. Thank goodness for daily nurse…
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WHERE DID MICHAEL GO? Caring for a spouse....
I follow Michael Whelan on X. His wife has Parkinson's Dementia. He posted this today. He has written many books & is currently writing one about his beloved wife Rebecca and their journey. He is also talking to people who may do a documentary. This is what it feels like for some who care for their spouse with dementia.…
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Alcohol Related Dementia Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome thread
I wanted to start a separate thread of support and venting for caregivers/family members of people with alcohol related dementias and/or who have been diagnosed with Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (or not diagnosed but you suspect this is their illness). This is such a complicated issue because, in addition to the dementia…
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The next stage
my DW rather suddenly has started dissociating and sundowning. She drinks a lot and isn’t open to stopping. This doesn’t help. I’m not sure how to handle it.
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Newbie
Hello there. I’ve been lurking in the background for weeks now and finally got the nerve to post. My DW was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in late 2023. We knew something wasn’t right and got confirmation in late November of 23. I’m not really sure what to write. I guess I just want to be able to hear about other people’s…
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Good research article
https://brainresilience.stanford.edu/news/aging-brains-pile-damaged-proteins Since REM sleep helps clean the brain seems like the old adage 'get a good night's sleep' is important for more than looking "youthful". Top article is latest report - below is article on sleep.…
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Tenho uma menina com down e alzaimer mais alguém com essa experiência?
Gostaria de saber se alguém está fazendo tratamento com cannabis
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New here
My husband hasn't been diagnosed with dementia yet but he has many of the symptoms he went from just minor memory issues to Second stage dementia in 4 months we still haven't seen a neurologist it will be a month and 1⁄2 before we can. I'm concerned That this is progressing so quickly that something should be done now And…
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Severe fixed delusion
My father has struggled with undiagnosed and therefore, untreated mental health issue throughout his life. The last few years have been very difficult because he now has some dementia and has developed a delusion related to his health where he thinks that doctors have intentionally infected him with something (like a…
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Wants me near always
My husband only wants me with him to care for him - no relatives or caregivers. He wants me around all the time and if I leave the house, he forgets where I am and thinks I am dead, even with reminders from the relative or caregiver with him. He worries the whole time I am gone. I am his everything, which is a lot to…
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Mom only has Medicare A and B plan only (she has dementia)
Any recommendations on which Medicare additional insurance plan I should choose? Getting ready for the future. She's very healthy, active and not on meds. Thanks for your input. AC
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$100 million increase for Alzheimer's & Dementia research!
GREAT NEWS!! WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer’s Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president’s signature on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending package that secures a $100 million increase for Alzheimer’s and dementia research at the National…
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Mom
My mom is 68, struggled with alcohol, has it in her head her thyroid meds are too low. She started dubbling up her meds abt a month ago, and started back to drinking. She hears voices and does not believe some family members have died. Alzheimers runs on her mother's side of the family. She went to jail for coming at my…
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Home Health Aides
Does anyone have any experience with introducing a home health aide to your household? My wife could use some companionship and appropriate mental stimulation, and maybe someone to supervise her showering and brushing her teeth.
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Vacation Guilt
My mom has dementia that is progressively getting worse. My dad has no cognitive issues and is her caretaker but also is somewhat in denial, at least to me, about her condition. Every summer, my husband and I go on vacation with our two children at a beach a few hours away. Before my mom's condition really declined, my…
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Does anyone have an inhome camera
Wondering if anyone has suggestions for an inhome camera to help keep an eye on my spouse while I am at work. We aren't to the stage YET where he need 24 hour care but I worry what is going on in the house when I am not home. I would prefer one that doesn't need a subscription, but one that I can see/hear what is going on…
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Affordable Care Options around Minneapolis
My mom needs a nursing home situation a.s.a.p. My stepdad is caring for her but it is too much any longer. They cannot afford the minimum $10K homes that we have looked into. I don't think she'll qualify for Elder Care Waiver and most homes won't even take those until you private pay for a couple of years. HELP!
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Another Support Group Disappointment
I have now tried four face to face support groups in two different cities. All of them were failures. The facilitators let one or two people dominate the time; most of what was talked about was not relevant to our situation (stories about grandkids & travel etc.); no agenda to help share caregiver tips and actual…
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Picture book for dementia patients to help them understand their condition?
Hi! First time posting. I took my father-in-law to his appointment where he got a diagnosis and, although he couldn't engage much in the conversation with the doctor and I, as soon as the doctor left the room he asked me, "What did the doctor say? My brain?" I did my best to explain in simple enough terms he would…
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Coping with Increasing Sleepiness?
My father is at stage 6 according to the DBAT charts and has been in MC more than a year. He started napping in the afternoons several months ago, and he has been sleeping more and more. He is often resistant to getting up. When he is up he reports being “exhausted.” I know this is a common part of disease progression. I…
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Worried
My dad was recently diagnosed with middle stage dementia. My mom is currently taking care of him at home, however we both have noticed he becomes agitated more often and I am worried for my mom. The doctor told us that they would not prescribe him anything unless he becomes combative. I don't want to wait until then. Does…
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Fibbing about dead people
PWD asks about dead people daily, many times a day. I know that some people oppose fibbnig, but I'd rather not tell the truth that these people are dead, since it brings grief. If PWD wants to see them, I usually say they are traveling, and that answer is usually forgotten and I get the same question later. Or I distract…
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Finding a therapist
Does anyone have suggestions re finding a therapist with experience in Alzheimer's caregivers? I've gone to several websites, selected Alz. and have been given a list. But when I click on an individual therapist and see their specialty not one of them lists Alz. I might be going about this the wrong way. Any advice? P.S. I…
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Over medicating ? chemical restraint ?
I need some advice .. My step father who is only 61 years old has been battling frontal lobe dementia for 2 years now but recently his behaviors have increased to being up at night wandering from room to room , pacing and moderate confusing and anger, with possible treats of wanting to end his life , but he was not…
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Don't treat them like they know...
So, it's been a long journey. DW is fully in the stage 6/7 range. We have hospice. I have known for a very long time that she goes in and out of knowing who I am. Like someone once said, they know who you are but they don't know who you are. But I think up until now my way of handling her in troubled times is in a way that…
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Helpful info regarding Palliative Care
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-palliative-care Hopefully you guys can access this info by way of this link. All the best to all of you and yours, D.
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tax talk (USA)
2025 was the first year I used paid companion care for DW so that I could go into the office for work. In the USA, if you pay someone to watch spouse with dementia so that you can work or look for work, you are probably eligible for Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. This is my first year using this tax credit so I am by…
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Mom newly diagnosed
Hi, My mom was newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s like 2 weeks ago. I’m so lost. I’m mad I’m angry I’m sad and I’m scared. I’m scared of the future and not knowing what that will look like. I feel like I’m failing my mom. Like I should have been able to prevent her getting Alzheimer’s. I have no help. It’s all on me. I feel…
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Looking to connect in or near Houston Tx area
Hello friends- I am newly diagnosed Early Onset. I'm looking for support groups, counselors or therapists/social workers who can offer support in this stage. I am in my early 50s, still working, kids in college, mortgage, mom with Alz. I need help and a place to be able to talk about what this means for my life. Like,…