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My wife can lay flat in bed but gets stiff and rigid when trying to bend her legs to get in
Check with AARP and Alzheimers Association. Every state and county is different. Good luck with your search. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep reaching out. Aloha, Marilyn
Is there any help for in home care from medicare
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/car...
In general, no, Medicare does not pay for home care assistance. However, there is a “special needs” provision that can help if you qualify
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My wife is 73 and has been in treatment for around 18 months. She recently (Last 2/3 weeks) has been fainting coming around quickly and not remember fainting. Has anyone else ever experience this?
I have not either but I strongly suggest talking with doctor. Hopefully they can find what is causing that problem!
My mother gets up in the middle of the night and is found on the couch with a gallon of ice cream and a spatula. This happens every night. Isn't there a way to get her to sleep through the night? Anyone? I really need help.
My Dr. switched her sleeping pill. Has helped so much
I took a module course through Wicking Dementia Centre. The course is called: "Understanding Dementia"
There are 7 modules and one must pass a test at the end of each module before moving to the next module
I learned here that Alzheimer's is an illness that progresses to Dementia. I also learned that other illnesses such as Lewy Body, Parkinson's, Diabetes and or HBP etc., can also progress to Dementia. There are 4 types of Dementia: (1)Alzheimer's, (2) Lewy Body, (3)Vascular and (4)Fronto… read more
Thank you, that's good information.
I am wondering if this information applies to Alzheimer's patients.
His eyes are half open. He eats and drinks about 50% of what he consumed previously. He has some motor control and can get from one room to another with a walker.
Thank you, that is interesting. I have not heard of that occuring. Thank you for your response.
My dear husband has now been having loose bowel movement accidents - very upsetting to him & a real downer for me to do the cleanup. This is limiting us going out & having friends over.
Oh, thank you so much Diane! Any particular type/ brand of fiber tablets?
Laura
Yes! Drives me crazy. My husband has aphasia so he doesn’t say much. I think the sounds may compensate for the lack of words. If it gets really annoying I will leave the room. I just pray for more… read more
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