Mixed Dementia
Discussion List
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in denial
My husband whom was diagnosed mild to moderate mixed dementia w/alzheimers isn't accepting his diagnosis well. I have explained it to him and even showed him the seven stages and he tells me it isn't going to happen then he goes on to tell me that he hates me deep in his heart and blames me for things that has happened in…
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Feeling like I'm a target
My brother is home most of the day when he is on days off, I come home from work and my hubby (has mixed dementia with Alzheimer's) and the minute I come thru the door my hubby instantly is talking to me with major disrespect and Moves his upper body back and forth at me. My brother said my hubby doesn't do this all day…
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Dissatisfied with memory care
I took care of my DH at home. He has Alzhiemer's and vascular dementia. I had to place him in memory care a couple of months ago. I miss him and visit every day. He is receiving excellent care. He looks better and is much calmer. For me the place he is at is a total nightmare. It is very poorly managed. They don't even get…
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Apparently dementia can cause Grinchiness
DH took down the Christmas tree I put up last week while I was in the shower. He had been complaining about it being up. He took it off the table and put it by the back door. It was a small fake tree. I am so thankful that none of our beautiful ornaments were broken. I put the tree away but left some ornaments out and hung…
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Caring for two parents with Dementia
I am the sole caregiver for 2 parents each with dementia. I just moved from out of state to care for them. Any recommendations for in-home respite services in Greenville County?
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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