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My brother has vascular dementia and seems to be declining rapidly
My brother and I got close after our parents died. We basically only have each other . No other siblings or close relatives . He had some minor memory problems starting about 1 1/2 years ago but 6 months ago he seemed to get more forgetful. He was diagnosed with vascular dementia only 3 months ago and has rapidly been…
Nursing Home Updates
They just called me to discuss their qtrly updates on my mom's care. they wanted to verify that my mom has a DNR and DNI orders and to see if i have made funeral arrangements since they don't have a place at the nursing home to place my mom even temporarily when she passes. i told them yes but then enquired is there a…
New to Group
I am the caregiver for my 78 year old husband. He was exposed to agent orange in Vietnam. Is there anyone in the group in a similar situation? He was diagnosed 5 or more years ago, and is on a steady decline. Just wanting to chat with others in the same situation.
Memory is not the problem
My MIL had Alzheimer’s and was almost blissfully unaware of her situation. She forgot about bills, her personal belongings that didn’t fit in her AL apartment, didn’t recognize her own Christmas decorations when brought to her. Every day was a new day. My mom on the other hand has vascular dementia. I sometimes think her…
VD in older seniors.
Hi, I'm new. My wife is 77 and received her diagnosed about a year and a half ago. Her driver's license has been cancelled by the state. Her memory is slipping and she gets aggravated easily. She uses a walker in and out of the house. She also has some difficulty sometimes with dressing. She was a Commercial Banker. She…
New to Group
My DH, age 80 was diagnosed with VD a few years ago. He recently lost his license when we found out his neurologist put down he had ALZ. Asked the doctor why he didn't discuss this with us and took our head out of the sand by explaining that the drug trial he had been in was for people with ALZ. Unfortunately, we had to…
Mixed Dementia: Alzheimer's and Vascular
My DH (67) was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia in Nov. 2023. Neurologist sent him for AD-Detect blood test in Dec. 2023 and he tested positive for Alzheimer's. DH does not understand he has Vascular Dementia. His physician said the strokes were 'old' so he thinks they are not currently causing problems. He doesn't…
Vascular dementia
I am a caregiver for my ex-husband who has vascular dementia. CT brain scan showed mini strokes, most likely started decades ago that never showed any symptoms of any stroke. I started noticing odd behaviors as far back as 2019 when he started having a few fainting spells. I couldn't get him to go to a doctor. Then in…
I have no ME time.
My daughter has hired someone to come in three days a week. I had already hired a Gardner, Housekeeper. This 3 person is supposed to do our laundry and be there 3 hours a day. She is always finding something to do to fill her time. My DW and I don't eat that much but my daughter is insisting she cook for us and plan our…
VASCULAR DEMENTIA
My husband was diagnosed with VD. He is 61 had a massive stroke at the age of 47. I am not sure how to cope with this new way of life. He is basically living in a room with no interaction with his family. This is the beginning. How and I going to cope with this. I am so scared.
