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CANNOT Get Loved One Out Of The House For Any Appointment Before 1pm. I'm A Morning Person - DONE By Afternoon.How Can I Get Him Out On Time
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Husband is 91 and in early-mid stages. He LOVEs to shower and I can't get him out. This is mostly what makes us late but it can be anything. I just can't get him out so that we're on time. Setting clock earlier doesn't help. Im a morning person and am just exhausted/done by the afternoon, so changing stuff to afternoon is not a favorable option for me.

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If you get an answer to this, PLEASE let me know!! My husband hides in the bathroom whenever we have to leave the house. He's in there for 15 minutes or more every time. I'm trying not argue with… read more

posted May 3
How Can We Deal With Our Mum When She Cannot Remember Being In Hospital And Is In Denial About It And Being Argumentative?
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Our Mum has Vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Anyone’s Spouse Show Jealousy When You Go Out With Friends For Lunch?
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My husband is in SNF at present time, but he had developed jealousy and became angry if he thought I would be gone too long running errands. We had never had that kind of relationship pre dementia… read more

posted April 29
At What Stage Does Someone With Alzheimers Start Hearing Words?
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Important question. Thank you for asking it. Moreover, thank you for sharing the informative answer. With love for this group đź’•

posted April 24
Is Anyone Here Dealing With Lewy Body Dementia? That’s What My Husband Has And It’s Horrible
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I think my husband has Lewy Bodies. A VA dr mentioned it. One of his first symptoms after memory loss was acting out dreams. I never received a definite diagnosis and I have no medical training. A… read more

posted April 26
What Tips Would You Share To Help Your Loved One's Seasonal Allergies?
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A myALZteam Member

I agree with BobbieKay1. I wear a mask, hat, long sleeves, and pants when mowing the lawn, when I go indoors, all cloths go directly into the wash. I shower to get the allergens removed from my hair… read more

posted May 1
I Was Reading An Article On Fb This Morning. It Was About Lewy Bodies. It Listed Some Causes Of Dementia, One Of Which Was Turbid Phlegm.
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A myALZteam Member

@A myALZteam Member: A google search didn't bring up anything that I would trust, except that "Turbid phlegm refers to mucus that is thickened, discolored, or has an unusual texture." I'm skeptical… read more

posted April 17
How Much Better Do Newer Medications Perform, Compared To Memantine?
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I have Alzheimer's disease, as did both of my older sisters, who died from it. Today, I'm feeling fine. I just gave testimony online in a medical case I reviewed one year ago. How much longer will this last?

A myALZteam Member

So sorry for your loss.

posted April 26
Happy Saturday. Has Anyone Had Positive Results From A Clinical Trial? How About Positive Results From Highly Promoted CBD’s?
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Thank you. There are so many ads ou there saying “their” cbd cures Alzheimer’s.

posted April 17
I Am Having Trouble With Him Thinking He Can Drive. I Have Hid Keys, But When Someone Comes To Drive Us He Gets Very Upset. Any Suggestio
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I am the caregiver and I took a hard fall so need temporary help with drs. appts. Rehab is coming in to help me get better, but this driving is bad.

A myALZteam Member

This is scary for my father also. He leaves hours prior to appts that he has driven for 50 years . Dents n dings no idea where he got them from. Terrified to be in truck with him.

posted April 17
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