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My diagnosis
I was recently diagnosed with Alzheimers . I know that every one is different but any information you could give me would help myself and my wife to deal with my diagnosis. Please any advice will be helpful. Right now my mind is just racing and I don't know how to handle it.
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MC journey off to a very rough start
After 3 nights secret work in late hours preparing for moving DW age 59 into MC, I thought I was going to get a break on move-in day (last Friday 3/1). DW has had a lot of agitation and they reassured me they are used to dealing with this. We arrived at 10am, the team assembled in her room, collected meds, signed off on…
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Ruba-dub-dub
Had a thought the other day. How willing is my wife going to be to have - insert name ( ME, Her DAD, the guy that seems to be around all the time when her husband is gone, the guy who always takes her to school, brings her home late at night, takes her food shopping etc:) help her change clothes, help her clean up after an…
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medication recommendations
My dad recently was put on hospice to help with aggression we were hoping some medications would help., He is end stage but mobile with zero cognitive function. He recently became very violent and aggressive, redirecting is impossible. Hospice encouraged a geriatric psych facility. This was the last resort. He was admitted…
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Things Changed Again..am broken.
My last post was a positive one in that my DH (Stage 6.5) turned out to be in a better position, health-wise, than was claimed by an on-call Hospice nurse. My DH's regular nurse came the next day and said my DH was not on the verge of dying, based on all his vitals, etc. Over the last week my husband stopped eating and…
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Not even sure I should post this, even though it's on topic.
I was having breakfast at a restaurant this morning, when I received a scholarship essay my granddaughter wrote. I was eating, with tears running down my cheeks. After all, it's about my granddaughter and my wife. "The key that unlocks doors, education is the most valuable asset one can have in life. Education brings…
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Home Health
Are there at home help programs for early stages of Alzheimers
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Dad not recognising his home
Sabes que siempre puedes contar conmigo para que te presente los sitios web porno más calientes y sucios que existen.
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How do we have the initial conversation
My FIL has been diagnosed with dementia and we have seen a decline in his appearance and his appetite. How do we approach the subject with him? We are new to this, looking for any advice with the understanding that everyone is different. Thanks in advance.
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Need Advice for Mobility Issues
My DH was diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago. I'm not sure what stage he's in, but he's really slowing down physically. He has to get up a couple of times a night to pee, and it has become very hard for him. He sits up on the side of the bed and rocks back and forth until he gets enough momentum to stand up. I try to help but…
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Estimating time left?
I previously posted that my step-dad was accepted into hospice a week and a half ago. Neither the hospice nurse nor the AL nurse would give me a time frame. Does anyone know a website or PDF that I could try to estimate a timeframe with? He might drink one regular sized Ensure or water - total- a day - maybe. He’s probably…
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Please don't take this as a means to ridicule you. I understand that this is one of the hardest things to handle with the disease. But in your best interest, that of your husband and that of the public, you rea@Lkrielow99lly have to get him off the road. He is way past the point where he shouldn't be driving at all. Not to…
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SNF vs MC
I'm curious about the difference in the level of care between a skilled nursing facility and a memory care facility. I think my confusion is because MC counts as assisted living and I'm concerned that's not sufficient. My husband needs help with all ADLS and must be supervised at all times. To get him to eat, I need to…
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How did you find a therapist qualified to help a caregiver cope with partner's dementia?
I have reached the point where I need help. I feel that I am falling apart. There is absolutely no time when I can just sit and be me - you know, have a cup of coffee and look at the paper, or take a little nap when I am tired, or even read a book. My DH was controlling before he got sick, and now it seems that he needs to…
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Adult Foster Care
I’m in Massachusetts caring for LO with Alzheimer’s full time. He’s got Medicaid and is almost approved for Adult Foster Care (AFC) which means I’d be paid a non-taxable stipend to care for him. He was evaluated as needing level II care which means he needs help with two or more ADLs and behavioral supervision. Please…
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I think I need a new script...
As background, my DH and I traveled a great deal over our many years as a couple, often visiting his family who live halfway around the world from us. In the last few months, he seems fixated on travel. He keeps saying he wants to do it "before he dies" or "Don't you have a 'bucket list' of things you want to do before you…
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A happy
My Mom's vase, and fresh tulips. All my best. Back to sleep.
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Declutter- how much is to much
As things progress, my daughters and I have been slowly declutterring. There is a large amount of clothing that is no longer worn or worn out. We go through and slowly remove the excess and worn items. My wife is down to a few pair of pants and tops/sweaters she wears all the time. We have several identical pairs of pants,…
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today's delusion
So, recently DW has been talking about how I've been away and she has lived alone for a long time. Today that switched(?), and she told me she had gone away. At first it sounded like she meant she had gone away for many days, but it morphed into just today. She didn't know where, why, or how she went away. She said there…
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Cycling behaviors
My 91 year old father takes care of my 93 year old mother with dementia. For the past few weeks every afternoon at about 3:00 she starts a cycle of behaviors. First, she talks for 30 minutes, not making any real sense. Then she gathers some clothes and other items and tries to leave. At this point she doesn't recognize my…
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Thank You for Caring.
CAREGIVERS WHO REALLY CARE tend to be the best people among us, and they never regret their sacrifice of love and care. Thank you!
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 3/4/24
COURAGE Genesis 1:1 NIV “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Joshua 1:9 NKJV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you…
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Bible Verse to Lift You Up 3/4/24
COURAGE Genesis 1:1 NIV “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Joshua 1:9 NKJV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Jeremiah 31:3 NIV “The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you…
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In better times #2
We had a thread like this a few years ago. It was very popular. Post a pic of your LO during better times. I'll get it started. For some reason it gets blurry when I post it. This is Carole.
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Just starting journey…
My MIL has not been formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but her mother had it and we have no doubt. She lives with my FIL, and we just went to visit after about 3 months absence. I had my doubts that she knew who we were before, but now she absolutely doesn’t know us. She calls us “hon” as a general catch all. She does…
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How to get acclimated to the decline
My DH has been in what I think is a pretty steep decline lately where he can't remember something literally right after we talk about it. So therefore each question is repeated a gazillion times. I always felt that I was adapting to his changes okay, but I find myself getting much more emotional and irritable than I have…
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Covid boosters
In case you missed it, on Wednesday the CDC recommended a second covid booster this spring for those over 65- I was able to get it today so they are ready to go with no delay. This will apply to many of as well as our loved ones. There have been stubborn outbreaks in our MC all winter so I was happy to see the…
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Adult Foster Care
I’m in Massachusetts caring for LO with Alzheimer’s full time. He’s got Medicaid and is almost approved for Adult Foster Care (AFC) which means I’d be paid a non-taxable stipend to care for him. He was evaluated as needing level II care which means he needs help with two or more ADLs and behavioral supervision. Please…
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I am a ……….
DH is unhappy with me because I made him take a shower. He said that I am a real pest. Being a well trained, knowledgeable caregiver I acknowledged his feelings and responded “yes, I’m a real hemorrhoid.” He promptly agreed with me. How is that for positive reaffirming communication?
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Hard time swallowing pills
My mom is in the last stages of Alzhiemer. Taking care of her 24/7 for the last 7 years! Recently within last 2 months she has shown difficulty swallowing pills. When I crush the ones I could and mix them with puddings or applesauce or yogurt, she still recognizes the bitter taste of the medicines and spits them out!…