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Neuropsych assessment
My mom just had her neuro psych assessment. How helpful was this exam for you? What should I expect to learn about my mom?
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Sibling predicting death of lo again
Every time my sibling say our lo is going and we need to prepare. I have to bite my tongue because I have told her repeatedly to put our lo on hospice. But she won't because I told her too. So again I am just venting to all the people here who understand. It is what it is, thanks for letting me vent. God bless you all.
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Broken hip has just been added to my Mom's fast growing list of problems
Hello, and thank you for allowing me to be here. My mom's dementia has been a problem since 2019. She left the hospital ama 5 times, until she was put in the ICU and had surgery for a duodenal ulcer, IN the past 3 weeks, my mom has been hospitalized with Covid, gotten a bad UTI, and diagnosed with colon cancer. Now, we add…
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New to this
Hi, I’m very new to this. My sister has dementia. Her long term partner passed away in January in New Jersey. I didn’t know how much decline had happened until his passing when she could no longer live alone. I found a Memory Care facility here in RI where she is living and my family and I visit often. Sometimes she seems…
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Seroquel
If there was a bridge close by, I would be jumping off!! DH ALZ 6 years now, on Seroquel since last Dec. He is currently taking 1 25mg morning, 1 50mg afternoon, 1 50mg evening. Four days ago his delusions were getting worse. He thinks our house is not our house & wants to leave. This has been going on four days in a row.…
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Memory Book for LO?
Has anyone made a memory book for your loved one with memory loss? The speech/cognitive therapist at AL started one for my mom, but it's extremely basic and is just a few sheets of paper clipped together on their coffee table. Mom reads the NYTimes daily and and throws sections onto the coffee table. so these sheets get…
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CBD gummies for sleep
MY husband us not sleeping good at all. Sleep 1 he then up 2 he's then back to bed 1 he and all night long. This can't be good for him. We tried melatonin, not much help, tried hydroxazine, no help. I'm wanting to try CBD gummies. I can choose between 20mg of cbd or 50mg of cbd with only 2mg THC. Can anyone give some…
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Just need to talk to my friends ,(193)
Morning, I thought it might be a good time to begin #193 since we're into a new year. There were so many good discussions and recipes in 192 sort of hated to do it but we can go back and find them if need be. It's cold here today but supposed to warm up to 50 tomorrow. We've been spoiled here in Oklahoma during December…
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Suggestions please
Hey everybody, 1st time posting. I noticed hubby having memory loss and confusion over a year ago, he is 52. Last July, he ended up in the hospital for a week, and scans confirmed something was going on in the area of his memory and emotions. Bad short-term memory loss, can't remember places he went the same day, says he…
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Type of dementia
What test can tell me the type of dementia my mother has?
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Trying to Capture my Grandma's Memories for Her and the Family
My grandmother has mild dementia that's getting worse and she's slowly losing her memories. I'm trying to use my engineering background to create a sort of Scrapbook/Memorybook for my grandmother and for my family to enjoy. My goal is to design something that can help my grandma capture her memories by uploading photos to…
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Copy of post accidentally placed in the FTD group - please comment for new member
Parpartlinda She/her/hers / Ella Member Posts: 2 Member 11:58AM My sister who lives in another state than I do has dementia. I don't seem to be able to get information from her family as to the type she has or what medication she may be on. I know she is getting worse and I am getting more phone calls from her. I don't…
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Pets and PWD - To get one, or not
This thread is made for the opinion of others, so please post your opinions. It is really in response to another thread. @LaneyG Denise makes the point that if you have never had a dog, it is not a good idea to get one now. While her point may be valid, I think it is very possible to successfully bring one into your…
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DW keeps trying to leave the house and walk away
DW has advance dementia. Lately she has opened the doors of our home and walked up the street toward the main road. When I follow here she won't return of even talk to me except to say No every time I talk to her. Twice now, I've had to call me son to come over and talk to her and he has been able, with much effort, to…
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Increased short term memory loss?
The past month has been yet another eye opener! DH short term memory is getting worse, to the point where he doesn’t remember a conversation we had 3 minutes ago! What does this mean? I know this awful dementia is progressing but I don’t know what stage he’s in! So far he can take care of his daily and personal needs…
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Smart911
I attended a neighborhood watch meeting the other day and found out something I didn't know was out there so I thought I'd share. It's called Smart911 and provides additional information to 911 so they can help you faster in an emergency. You go to smart911.com and follow the steps. Besides your address and directions to…
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frequent crying spells
My 91 year old MIL, for whom I am the primary caregiver in our home, cries for no apparent reason many times a day. She has severe dementia; she can't walk, has trouble talking but is still able to say more than 6 words so is not eligible for hospice yet. She denies pain. Her doctor tried her on Zoloft; it helped the…
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Anyone heard from Jo C.?
It is been about a month since she posted. Does anyone have personal contact with her? Am concerned for her health and that of her son.
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Therapist for caregiver?
I am new to these discussions, and I’m seeking advice. Although my mom is in a senior living community, I am the primary caregiver. I am looking for a therapist to help me work through all things involving being the caregiver. How do I go about looking for someone who specializes in understanding Alzheimer’s? To say that…
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Mom thinks people are stealing her eyeglasses - is this a delusion, paranoia, or just regular alz??
My 95 year old mother was diagnosed with alz last July. I'd say she's in stage 4. She lives in a CCRC and now has a daily companion for supervision. We told her this person is her "driver", because she doesn't think she needs help with anything else. Other people regularly come by for medication management, OT, etc. (I…
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signing off
My DH passed away 2 weeks ago after over 10 years of the illness and the last 9 months in memory care after his delusions created an unsafe situation for both of us. I never missed a day visiting him. There was very little staff turnover, so I got to feel like family at the small memory home. His passing was long and hard…
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Best brand of adult underwear?
What is the best brand of adult underwear? Especially as far as fit and comfort for LO...
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DH having severe headaches
DH is stage six and has been complaining of headaches above his eyes snd the side of his head I gave him Tylenol but still in pain Has anyone else experienced this with their LO ? I appreciate your experience
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No answers
I am so sorry 😢 you have to live this as part of your life journey. I Like to share with you when my Dad was at heaven’s door, what I said to him. It was a Thursday afternoon and I was at the nursing facility Dad was in. I set by his bedside and I took his hand in my and I said. Dad, you told me you never wanted to be in…
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Just like the old days, more or less
DW Kathleen has been in hospice for almost a year. She’s declining gracefully but apparently not ready to leave her Toad just yet. She really doesn’t recognize me anymore. She looks puzzled for awhile whenever she sees me, but then graces me with her somewhat diminished, but still very potent smile. That’s about as much as…
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I am the wife of someone who is living with Alzheimers...
...And I am encouraging him to look at this forum in order to not feel so alone and disconnected in his this new way of living. He was diagnosed with dementia due to Alzheimer's (currently MCI) on May 31, 2023. His journey to the ultimate diagnosis was agonizing -- he knew 3 years ago something was going wrong and 4…
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pain management and further progression
Hi friends, Things are progressing over here (as they always are). We have a low dose of morphine on board now. My dad's legs are extremely stiff and causing him pretty consistent pain, it appears. Brought this up to his hospice nurse when he visited last week and he said we should start morphine now, because once the pain…
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Incontinence and no appetite, part of later stage?
How do you know if incontinence and lack of appetite are due to aging or symptoms of a later stage of AD? My mom is 86 years old, and seven years ago it became clear her cognitive issues were more than just forgetfulness. She and dad refuse official testing for a diagnosis, so I am mostly unofficially thinking she is seven…
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should I tell my daughter?
My wife has in recent weeks started to tell me that our 32 year old daughter has been stealing things whenever she cannot lay her hands on something. And I am not talking about the family heirlooms. It could be a tweezer, a plastic straw, etc. My daughter is somewhat aware of this but does not know the extent of it. She is…
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My mom has entered a new stage but i'm not sure where she stands
my 92 year old mom was diagnosed in 2014 with Alzheimers dementia. she's still living at home with health aides since 2015. i moved back in in 2017. all through this illness, she seemed to stay in the same stage. hallucinations and delusions, some incontinence, confusion. infrequent anger/outbursts (fortunately). she's…