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New to being caregiver
8 months into new diagnosis of dementia for dw. This journey is new every day and finding with each new answer to a question comes new questions. I was part of a video support group and that helped. Now hoping to find a new group for me and one for her. Maybe she could learn more from others like i did.
Letter to Neurologist/OT for help
Hi, My 85-year-old father was diagnosed with dementia over a year ago and is rapidly declining. Next week, he will receive some cognitive testing to determine his eligibility for a drug and will also have a driving assessment by an occupational therapist. My brother and I have drafted a letter to ask the physician/OT's to…
DH using internet
My DH is in the middle stages of dementia. He worked in data processing and was very proficient in anything technical. He still spends time each day on his emails, etc. Lately he has been responding to spam emails and getting our passwords all screwed up. I am worried about him causing us to get hacked or becoming a victim…
Bathing
My 91 year old mother-in-law has lived in an apartment under my house for 8 years. She has always been very easy going and still often is for the most part. She has been experiencing memory issues for a couple years, but her memory has declined significantly since January. She was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's in…
I’m new to all this, am as lost as my DW
My DW is between stages 4 & 5. First it was her knees that hurt, then stomach and now back. Her psychiatrist fired her saying she can’t help her if she has lost her will to get better. The doctor told her if she decides she wants to live her life and enjoy each day as it comes, to call her back to come see her but until…
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boyfriend with dementia
I thought I posted yesterday, but didn't see anything. I have been dating a wonderful man for 2 years and found out he has early stage dementia. He has been repeating questions and forgetting our conversations. I am so sad, I am new at this and really need support, thank you.
A guide to managing someone’s money
This was posted by V3(thank you). It is a great resource for those with guardianship or a DPOA. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/managing-someone-elses-money/
Veteran's Resources
first time caregiver in regard to dementia
To start out with my husband and I are married in name only, the marriage died long ago, I do care for him, and we live in the same house, but different floors. My husband was diagnosed with dementia 2 years ago, but within the past 3 months I've seen some decline. I was in denial until he couldn't check the fluids in the…
