After my husband developed afib, he got weaker and weaker. As he lost the ability to walk safely, I tried to get him to use a walker, but he generally refused. After that, he started falling, and he… read more
I believe @A myALZteam Member is correct: facing mortality is very difficult. It would probably be hard to get study participants.
The reluctance to face mortality is why most people don't want… read more
My husband loves to do his yard work and it's his happy place. He also loves to eat the "see food diet" in the kitchen. When it's time to take him back to "his new home" he often balks at leaving and it's very upsetting for both of us. I wonder if it's something I should keep doing or is it best to keep him at 'his home'?
It seems my Loving wife of over 48 years has reached the stage where she knows my name but not that we are husband and wife. She also now does not know we had Children. I will call the Doctor this week as today is Sunday. Did medication change give anyone more time? Did your Love ones improve even for awhile. It seems we are entering a new stage and I don't want to scare my kids. She was always the best Mom and Grandmom.
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Sorry could not keep up with y'all, I was having a very rough time & it seems to get bad, still I try & catchup with the group. Now my wife not only does not recognise me,also thinks I… read more
I am reading so much about people who has alzheimers have diabetes and if you control the diabetes then you have a chance of getting rid of alzheimers. This is completely against everything I have learned and did my medical classes report on. I know we all hope there will be a cure. Unfortunately I think research is grasping at air.
My husband DX ALZ 2018 does not have Type2 Diabetes. Just have Diabetes can have far reaching physical and neurological effects but I have also not seen research supporting diabetes as the cause of… read more
My mom who is 97 is currently on comfort care, specifically hospice. Some consider palliative care comfort care, too. Consider asking the nursing home if they are suggesting palliative or hospice… read more
A proper weight is so critical for so many things! Everyone, including me, gives her to much junk.
I tried an electric tooth brush with my spouse with AD, but he kept scrubbing his teeth like it was a regular tooth brush. With his manual tooth brush he scrubs very hard on the sides and forgets to brush the front teeth. When I try to help him brush the front teeth he sucks on the tooth brush. He no longer flosses and the dentist suggested a waterpik. Has anyone had success with an Alzheimer's spouse and waterpik? Any suggestions or experience? Thank you.
LOL! Thank you for your reply and suggestions, it's all greatly appreciated.