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How do you know when it's time to move parent into Assisted Living?
My mother lives in another state with her partner of over 30 years and has early to mid-stage dementia. Her partner has expressed that he can't take caring for anymore (and is often angry with her and also has severe anxiety and depression) but when I suggest that I can move her down to assisted living in FL to be near me…
Completely lost
My dad is in middle stages of Alzheimer’s and currently living in Abilene, tx with stepmom. I have 4 kids and grand baby on the way, currently living Weatherford, tx .2 hours away. My stepmom has recently decided to come out of retirement and actually take on more work that requires monthly travel, sometimes more, while…
Welcome! New Forum for Caregivers
This is a new discussion forum for caregivers supporting someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia from a distance. Perhaps you live in a different city or state.
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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