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My Mom 90 Yrs Had Her Blood Work Done Her Creatinine Values Are Off. Now They Lost Her Paper Work. She Was Drinking Too Much Soda.
What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Alzheimer's In The Heat?
My spouse has always liked the heat, much more than the cold. And he loves to walk, but has not done much this summer due to the heat. His group home husband to the director takes him to Lowe's or… read more
What Are Some Activities To Introduce To My Husband With Dementia?
Sue,
I found interesting ideas and products by googling. The products are overpriced but can provide ideas. You could also contact your local Alzheimer's Association help line.
With Dementia From Alcohol Abuse How Long Does The Person Usually Live
Hubby has been 7 years in a care facility
Tooo ma y variables to properly provide an answer. A neurologist can get neuro- psych studies done, and get a more definitive answer. I have Early Stage Alzheimers, and still function well, in my… read more
What Is Most Frustrating With My Wife Who Has Early Onset AD Is The Inability To Determine What She Remembers And What She Does Not.
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It's difficult. The most complex aspect is that it often varies day by day. Maybe try just going withe flow, whatever shows up. Nothing can be done.
Do You Keep Taking Our Loved Ones For Preventative Healthcare? Colonoscopies ,dental,eye Exams,skin Checks Etc. If Not When Did You Stop?
My husband is in the early stages of.Alzheimer's
Still take 90 yr old mom to dentist since she keeps chipping dental work. Stopped most other visits a couple of years ago except the doctor that visits her at her facility.
Good Evening For Those Of You Who Have Had To Resort To Door Locks To Prevent Wandering, What Brands Do You Recommend? The Time Has Come :(
My condition today is at my wits' end.
Thank you so much! I'm so sorry that you had to resort to this too 🙃
How Do You Cope With Children That Never See Their Father But Are Trying To Control Him. They Want Him To Move With Dementia For His $
I have power of attorney but hesitate to start a fight with his children because it upsets him greatly. They never see him, seldom call, but are eager to clean out his bank accounts. Having played for 100’s of funerals I have seen this a lot but never experienced such greed, anger and lack of concern for a parent. It breaks my heart. I have been taking care of him for 8+ years. He is still very functional. Familiarity in surroundings is key. Doctors have told me that it will be an almost… read more
Since you are the one caring for him, I would take charge and let go of how the ones who are causing all the problems. You will then know that you did what was best for him. Don’t be bullied by the… read more
Does Anyone Else Have A Family Who Gives Them Grief Because They Can't Remember Things?
Always! It always your fault that they forgot!
Caregivers: Are You Taking Meds To Cope With Being A Caregiver? If So, What Are You Taking And Is It Helping?
This caregiver has been told that I should consider taking meds to deal with having two loved ones on a progression. The situation is stressful, but the whole idea is upsetting: that I should medicate myself because I'm forced to cope with two who have cognitive impairments. A prescription was called in, but when I went home and read about the possible side-effects, I decided not to pick it up and to ask what my fellow caregivers here are doing, regarding medications.
Edited to add this… read more
Thank you for the input on Prestiq, @A myALZteam Member and I wish you a repair-free week, too!!
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