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MC in Minnesota
Does anyone have experience with any of the SuiteLiving facilities in the Twin Cities?
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Starting with hospice
at the primary care doctor he suggested it might time to involve palliative care and/or hospice. DH is still ambulatory but needs 100% help and care. Doctor said he would qualify because of weight loss and skin breakdown ( he has pressure sores on his rear). I’m wondering how early others have involved, and what your…
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Overwhelmed at times
I am caring for my wife of 46 years. Her moderate Alzheimer's is progressing every month. Her 2 medications may be working, bit I can't really tell. My emotional and physical albitites are taxed at times. I can continue this hectic pace but feel the need to reach out for help. Any suggestions? My cousin did offer respite…
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Dealing with DH depression.
My DH seems to do well until about 3 p.m. or so when he gets very depressed and confused. Sometimes he gets restless but it is the depression that worries me the most. I can't get him to do any of the things that he used to enjoy doing.
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Feeds cat 4-8 times a day
My mother has one cat. Sometimes she thinks there are more that pop by. But when prompted, she catches herself and realizes there is only one cat. Regardless of the number of cats that she perceives, she overfeed them. She sets out 4-8 bowls filled with wet food per day. This creates a bad situation as most of it rots, or…
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He Cried
My DH took me by surprise today. He cried one time in our marriage and thst was just for a second. He came in the bathroom and just burst into tears….. over the school shooting today in MN. Lips quivering and sobs. Never saw anything like this from him. Just shocked me. Another part of this dreaded disease, I guess.
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New here
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm my husbands part time care giver. He is moving in to what I think is late stage alzheimers. I have a caregiver here with him while I'm at work. He has trouble speaking, finishing a thought, dressing himself, he can eat alone, but can't make his own food. He can't be left alone anymore. His…
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Treating NPH
Has anyone on this forum actually know, personally, if any one had a lumbar puncture to help diagnose NPH, and if so did it relieve some symptoms, such as cognitive and walking? And how did the person feel after the lumbar puncture? I've been reading that is a relatively rare condition
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Hair cut and shave while in hospital
If my spouse is in a facility or hospital how can he get a haircut or shave or nails cut if he cannot go out or it is not safe to take him, or should I just risk it and take him to get this done Also he needs a shower He can bathe himself but has trouble with turning it on and off (I have to do this for him and then the…
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New Here & Just Trying To Keep Up
I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed and alone, and I’m so thankful to have found this group. I’m 29 and live in Georgia. My mom is 65, lives alone in Florida, and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My parents are divorced, and my sister isn’t able to help due to her own challenges. My mom’s brother offered support…
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Dealing with incontinence & assisted living
My mom has had incontinence for awhile now and wearing depends. I got a call from her assisted living saying her incontinence has gotten worse. She doesn't even realize she is wet. My mom is still mobile and active. In reading up on it, looks like this is pretty common. Does anyone have any tips on how they dealt with it?…
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Ugly Stepchildren Dilemma
I know some of you have written regarding problems with stepchildren, and I am hoping for some advice. My DH is in memory care in early Stage 6, and neither of his children think he should be. His son is the worst and blames all of his dad's problems on improper medication. His daughter realizes that dad is ill, but thinks…
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Testing for type of Alzheimmer's
My wife's primary care doctor asked if I wanted my wife to be tested to see what kind of Alzheimer's/Dementia she has. I decided not to have her tested because of the stress she would endure taking the test. The way I see it, and I told the doctor this, is that doesn't really matter 1hat kind it is. There's no cure so what…
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What tests did they use to diagnose your loved on with Alzheimer's Disease?
My mother is currently in the processed of being diagnosed. The doctor is doing a few blood tests to rule out reversable causes for the cognitive difficulties but otherwise says no tests are needed besides a brief cognitive measure (MOCA) to diagnose Alzheimer's. What was your experience like? Did they do more testing or…
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Affording full-time care in California
My mother has lost a lot of functionality since receiving her Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis a year ago. She now needs some help with toileting, dressing, and has shown a reluctance to eat regularly. We are concerned that she may need full-time care and that my father can't support her anymore, but the costs of care are…
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Need some advice
Mom was diagnosed two and a half years ago. I am her DPOA. She lived in Al for about a year but her money ran out. She is in a nice nursing home and on Medicaid. Her house should have been sold, but I could only do so much. My brother fought me every step of the way. The house is full. After mom left the house I worked so…
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Sudden Decline
Hi- I just saw my mom (85) in another state. The decline is significant. Day of the week Where's my (various items)? Where is (various people)? I knew it was coming. But I'm so overwhelmed.
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Personality Disorders + Alzheimer’s Disease
Hi, I’m new to this message board and this is my first post. It’s going to be a long one. I’m feeling a bit desperate and I need some advice. My Mom is 78 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a year ago. Although, I think she’s probably been sick for longer and her condition was masked by her existing mental health issues.…
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Dreams
DH with ALZ has started dreaming. In the past he has said that he was unaware of any dreams. Now, they are vivid enough for him to remember. Additionaly, he is tearing up his bed in his sleep to the point where all bedding is on the floor. I did not aske him about his dreams whichh I see now that I probably need to do. He…
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New here
Good afternoon, informative sight. Thx
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Just went to the hospital HELP
This morning when he got up he couldn't walk very well and could not stand up I called 911 to assist and they suggested to take him in for tests So here I am all tests including,CT came back normal so they will admit him sometime today or tomorrow And maybe do a lumbar puncture for further analysis per his doctor He is…
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Still Need more HELP husband in the hospital
I have read the comments to my previous posts and just need reassurance that I did the right thing in letting the paramedics take him in for further evaluation. I am desperate
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My brother
I'm new here. My brother has early onset dementia. He lives a few states away from me. He is married to a wonderful person. He is very angry at her. He claims there is too much clutter in the house and wants it all removed by a certain date or he is leaving and moving up by me. I love my brother and we are very close. I am…
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MC in Minnesota
Is anyone familiar with any of the Suite Living MC facilities in the Twin Cities?
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Treatment with Lecanemab (Leqembi®)?
I have just been diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's dementia. My neurologist has suggested treatment with Leqembi. Please share anything you know about it from personal experience or from others you know who have used it.
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A Chuckle
I just ordered a mattress protector for any "spills". It asked me if I wanted to send a gift message.
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Extreme Insomnia Due to Inability to Lie Still at Night. Desperate Family seeking Advice.
Hello All, sorry for the long post but I wanted to give some background information without being too wordy. My 80 year old father is currently diagnosed with parkinsonism. He initially was diagnosed with parkinsons 12 years ago, then lewy body dementia, and now they just call it parkinsonism. Overall his symptoms were…
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So I was planning to do something productive today for once…
My plans for a productive day came to an end mid morning when hospice called. The hospice nurse regularly calls to update me on his visit. Today he told me first that my DW was being recertified, and assured me that there was no chance she will ever not be recertified based on her condition. While doing so he told me that…
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TONIGHT TUES 8-26-25 ON ABC "Emma & Bruce Willis: The Unexpected journey"
Tonight is the airing of the ABC News special, "Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special," which airs at 8:00 p.m. EDT on ABC and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The special features Emma Heming Willis discussing their family's new reality since Bruce Willis's diagnosis with…
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New here, aging parent with vascular dementia and mom not capable of caregiving, where do I start?
Hi! I have never been on here before. My dad was diagnosed with vascular dementia years ago after insisting my mom bring him in. I have a fractured relationship with my mom and she is his primary caregiver. Lately my dad seems to be declining. He is disoriented at night, getting up and spilling things, having toileting…