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My Husband Has Alzheimer’s And Early Onset Parkinsons.The AD World Is So Mysterious.
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Every conversation with neighbours all summer, and on his walks he would say’ winter is coming’, even in the heat of summer.Now the ground is covered with snow and it is -30 outside and he looks out and says ’ signs of spring’!!! !
Have others observed this?Any explanations? It is hard not to correct him.

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The original question was Early Parkinson w dementia. I have both! Lately, I have felt the degenerative aspects of both! Stiffness, stooped over, and weakening, despite exercising! Gotta keep doing… read more

My Dad Is Sundowning During The Day. He Believes That His Wife Is The One Doing This To Him. A "voodoo Spell ".
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She basically just leaves him be because he becomes agitated and angry. He's not violent YET. He's very stubborn. Has refused medication, doctors visits. (They just want to take his money ). I'm looking for those of you that have this problem and any ideas on how to handle it.

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Check and see if you can get the medication in liquid form. It's easier to put in their drink.

Meaningful Activities For Memory Card Residents
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My parents are new memory care residents. What types of activities are your loved ones involved in that are enjoyable and stimulating?

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As Barb4 said, that's precious. I can just see the two of you marching around😊 Maybe you should get some tambourines.

How Do I Convince My Dad With Late Stage Dementia That He Needs To Be In Assisted Living?
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He is very paranoid and can get very combative. He is still living in a condo with my mom who has her own issues. Neither can take care of the other. My mom is all for moving into assisted living.

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I have bouts of feeling like I am failing him too. Thats when I have "a little talk with Jesus" and that helps me tremendously. Pick yourself up when you have this feeling. Im sure your doing great.

Is It Common To Hire 1x1 Private Care In Addition To The Cost Of Having Their Loved One In Memory Care?
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Memory care facilities advertise that they can take care of our loved ones, even to their dying day. But anyone who has a loved one in memory care, knows that, other than providing meals for them, administering their meds, and keeping them in a safe (locked) environment, there’s very limited “caring”. This works ok for the early stages of dementia. Not so much, as the disease progresses. Seems like the only choices are to add 1x1 private care or allow the facility to medicate them until they’re… read more

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I have known caregivers who regularly went to Memory home after their patient to visit every day.....

What Are YOUR Tips Regarding Moving An Elderly Mother From Regular "Assisted Living" To "Memory Care?" She Does NOT Want To Move.
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Will she know the difference? It might be good for her

How Do You Talk Him Into Bathing?
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He used to be a very clean, meticulous person...Now, he will not bathe or wash..No matter how hard I try he resists..Won't even soak in the tub, as I run water and put body wash in it, in case he enjoys a good soak..He locks the bathroom door and will not let me in..Does not even change his skivvies..And when I tell him he smells like a homeless man, he smiles...

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I have gone to sponge baths. He argues and sometimes swears, but I ignore him and get it done. He thinks deodorant is ridiculous but he lets me put it on. When I’m done getting him dressed, he goes… read more

My Mom Was Diagnosed With Alzheimer Earlier This Year, I Have Not Told Her , Should I?
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I think it is important to tell the patient with Alzheimer's disease what the diagnosis is and what it means. All kinds of people get this horrible disease, including well educated people (I'm a… read more

Anyone Experienced Their Loved One Being Evicted From Memory Dare?
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A couple of days ago, I was given a 45 day eviction notice for my husband from the director of his memory care residence. She told me he should be in a skilled nursing facility, where they can keep him sedated. She told me that, even if another memory care decides to accept him, I’ll likely end up getting an eviction notice for him from them, too. But the nursing homes, I’ve contacted, seem to respond as if I’ve got my head up my butt. And they tell me they’re not equipped to handle dementia.

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Button, from what I’ve read here from several myalzteam members, whose husbands are in Veteran’s homes, the care sounds very good there. Assisted Living/Memory Care are only state regulated, and the… read more

I Was Told Waiting List For Memory Care Is 2,3 Years. Is It True?
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To all
I posted before finishing abd can not edit .. I don’t know why
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We do not get any help from VA or insurance.
I found the perfect Board and Care for my husband . My husband gets… read more