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general anxiety
hello-I am new to this group and discussion forum as my husband is now in a group home/assisted living facility and I am on my own. The more time away from each other, the more memories pop up that now seem 'weird' and signs of the dementia beginning, but I had no idea and just shrugged it off. Over and over agin, doctors…
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Another UTI
My husband has yet another UTI but we were able to keep him out of the hospital this time. He is non-symptomatic when he has one. He was hospitalized a few months ago for 3 days with a UTI, pneumonia and sepsis. He was so disoriented in the hospital, trying to leave, get out of bed, pulling out IV tubes, etc. He doesn't…
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In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They Happen
From the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/realestate/in-senior-homes-ai-technology-is-sensing-falls-before-they-happen.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yU8.Ql1h.G871_DJXIX_E&smid=url-share (free for 30 days)
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Dentist appointment
Have an upcoming dental cleaning appt scheduled for this Tuesday and not looking forward to it. The last appt, 6 months ago, was uneventful. However, in the last 6 months, my DHs patience level has disappeared and his agitation levels have increased. I will be bringing his new sitter with us, but any insight as to managing…
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New here.
Hello! I’m new here, but unfortunately not new to dementia. My mom was diagnosed about 3 years ago, and this past March we decided that things were getting to the point we were unable to handle her care. We found a great MC facility. And she is doing the best she can. The hardest thing I’m having to deal with is my dad. My…
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Antipsychotic drugs affecting Alzheimer patient my mom
my mom is in stage 4 1/2 of the seven stages of Alzheimer’s. She was normal forgetful didn’t really have major sundowning, but we’ll just hang ou, eight fine and sometimes and sometimes slept a lot. Her blood pressure went low. We sent her to the hospital. They sent her to rehab for three weeks, but went home eventually my…
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Home care aggression
Hi! I’m looking for some advice - mom my was “approved” for 24/7 at home care but we’ve been struggling with her being aggressive to outside caregivers. She’s so sweet - until she’s not- which seems to take about a week then she wants them “out of her house”. She’s on all the typical Alzheimer’s medications & mood behavior…
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What next?
My wife is somewhere in stage 7 and still at home with me. I tried her in a memory care facility 6 months ago for a short time. She suffered a bad fall so I brought her home. Her condition continues to deteriorate. She is able to walk with me assisting, but she cannot get out of bed or a chair. She is barely staying awake…
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Drained
It has drained our pockets dry. Pray for us.
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Book: The 36 Hr Day
Greetings all. If you have read this book, what things seemed to stand out or "jump off the page" to you? I have been cherry picking my way through the book and know I have so much to learn. Thank you. Take care.
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I am living with a mild form of Alzheimers
The mild form of Alzheimers I've been diagnosed with is not very noticable. I am able to answer questions which are readily posed to me
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If missing them didn't have to hurt...
I've been hurting mentally & physically since my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The hurting became worse after he passed in August 2024. I recently saw an article about "Thought Stopping" to cope with grief. You can search for the Thought Stopping techniques online. It is helping but it takes practice. The…
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Anyone else taking care of otherwise healthy dementia patient?
Taking care of 85 year old with late stages but body is amazingly healthy, amazes the nurses and doctors each time,,,strong heart, good breathing, strong appetite, and can feed herself most of the time. One should be delighted right? But she is in late stages requires 24 care, is beyond any kind of converstation, but gets…
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Keeping a loved one at home vs nursing care
My husband has early onset Alzheimer's, do many people going thru this same thing, keep there loved ones at home vs nursing home??
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Just as my DH is forgetting who I am, I am also forgetting who he is.
It is so hard to remember the old DH - the one who made me laugh, who took care of my car, the finances, and the heavy-to-lift things. He is quiet now, very suspicious of my "boyfriends" who seem to be everywhere, and rarely smiles. He has to be fed and has a hard time swallowing, and most meals have at least one incident…
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Caregivers Dealing With Menopause
Hello, Dad is in a care home, but I do all the $$, medical, have moved him 2x, sold his house, etc. I'm 54, menopause has drained so much of my energy and brain fog is real. Was on HRT which fixed these things, but had to go off bc of other side effects (inner ear problems- vertigo, dizzy, motion sick). The fatigue some…
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What can I do?
My DH is somewhere around stage 6 and we’re dealing with a repetitive behavior which I can’t seem to break. He goes through hours long periods at different times of the day where he constantly gets up to pee. Usually he just goes through the motions and doesn’t go. This happens every 2 to 5 minutes. He’s has other…
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Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Carl. I remember George Gobel but hadn't thought of him.in years. My sister had a fig tree in her back yard and she really enjoyed them At the VA Hospital there was a big fig tree between two.of the.buildings across from the main hospital. We called them the quarters where Doctors used to live. Eventually the doctors moved…
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Newly Diagnosed, starting Leqembi
I was just diagnosed with MCI AD at the age of 59. My mother (81) has AD although she does not have a definitive diagnosis since she lies to her doctors and cancels doctor appts. Because of her, I soke with my Neurologist who I see for a Benign Essential tremor (since age 16) and mentioned my mom. So we did the blood test…
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recommendations for elder law attorney in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
I've looked at the links that could help me locate an elder law attorney, but I'm curious if anyone has worked with, and can recommend, an elder law attorney in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area? I always like getting referrals from real people who have "been there and done that". 😉 Thanks in advance for any ideas!
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Roadtrip from hell - vent
We went out of state for an event. Going wasn't too bad. My pwd only complained about the length of time the trip was taking. When plans were made, knowledge that it was going to be a 10-12 hour journey, was well known. Our return home became "Hell On the Highway, Homeward Bound." For no less than FIVE HOURS, she insisted…
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My mother won't see a doctor and she is not okay
My mom has always been incredibly independent and strong. She is 82 now and the last couple years she has steadily declined and has every last symptom of dementia or Alzheimer's. I live 4 hours away and my sister is close to her and keeps me updated ( I'm in the process of trying to move closer). Mom refuses to see a…
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The morning after....
Good morning all. It is the morning after my first Leqembi infusion. I had worked myself into a tizzy of fear that by the time I got to the infusion center I was trembling so uncontrollably I was almost unable to speak. But... All went well. I had been told that since this was my first infusion that I would have to wait up…
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progression question
Hi all- I have a question for those of you that have spouses who have advanced from early/mid to mid/end stages and this may sound dumb. Can you share how that change happened? Currently, my DH is in early/mid where he is still driving and technically still working even though the walls are closing in and he will be let go…
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You Might Be A Caregiver If...
My morning got me thinking of that old comedian who used to do the, "You might be a redneck if…" If anyone listened to the things I say, agree with and do on a daily basis, they would surely think I had lost my mind. Most of the time, I don't even think about these responses anymore. The simple agreement with odd phrases,…
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I am so scared
I'm so scared of what this diagnosis means for me and my mom. I've worked with a number of Alz patients while working in emergency psychiatric departments or adult psychiatric departments. It was brutal. Devastating to their kids and devastating to see their moments of clarity, briefly realizing they are losing their…
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newly diagnosed.
New diagnosis, no treatment or medication started yet. I am 68 and have suspected this diagnosis for almost 18 months. Felt gaslit by my family when I mentioned it. They were in denial and basically told me it was just ADHD. Now that I am diagnosed, THEY are the ones that are like deer in the headlights. Husband says…
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Mom from IL to AL to MC in one month
I’m so thankful to have found this forum. Our family has been going through a rough patch with Mom and I find myself coming here often looking for comfort so thank you all. Back story (warning…it’s long) : My mom (87YO) has suffered from mental illness her whole life. She has been hospitalized at least 5 times in her adult…
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Adult day care
My father needs a break from continuous full time care giving of my mother. Any suggestions on where to find adult day care for at least one day a week. I believe she is late mid stage.
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Caring for my grandma
My grandma was recently diagnosed with dementia and has move in with us a couple days ago. It's me, my brother and mom who all live here and we each help out when or where we need to. For the last 2-3 years, I've helped to care for my mom sometimes since she has serious health issues of her own. She has also been taking…