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Severe Dementia
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I just had a crisis with my mother and came here because I can't calm down. How do you know when it's time to give up?
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lealonnie1
Answered Jul 2019
How to make peace that you are your mother’s only caregiver even though you have two siblings (w/ tons of excuses)? How do you not explode?
76 Answers
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AlvaDeer
Answered Feb 2021
How do I explain stress from caregiving to friends?
70 Answers
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Els1eL
Replied Apr 2019
Is there something wrong with me? I don't think I want to help my mom with her hygiene.
61 Answers
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Boat4fun
Answered Nov 2020
Just moved Mom into a memory care facility. They are telling me to wait 3 weeks to 2 months to visit! Thoughts?
54 Answers
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TNtechie
Answered Jun 2019
Screaming not acceptable. I feel like a monster - like I'm losing it. How do you cope?
52 Answers
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Grandma1954
Replied Oct 2018
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Flowerhouse1952
Replied Oct 2020
As POA for my dad, I have a huge decision: Surgery or pain management?
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Llamalover47
Answered Aug 2022
My mother has Alzheimer's, more on the severe case. She walked out of the house the other night and neither my father or I knew. Any suggestions?
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered May 2019
Guilt over memory care facility move; I don't know how to handle "well-meaning" people who feel it is their right to express negative opinions.
44 Answers
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nikawriter
Replied Dec 2018
My mother (Alzheimer's patient) talks to the mirror as if it is her old friend. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
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disgustedtoo
Replied Jun 2019
Should I get a job and visit less?
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Els1eL
Replied Oct 2018
Home nurse - busybody or caring?
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EllensOnly
Answered Nov 2018
Has your loved one been given a doll? Did they accept it?
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gemswinner12
Answered Feb 2020
Doctor assessment for severe dementia and a MMSE score of 2....what's next?
33 Answers
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SueC1957
Answered Jan 2018
Wishing my Dad would just quietly slip away. Any advice?
32 Answers
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graygrammie
Replied Aug 2020
Corona Virus hell..What is considered "essential" visitor? Especially in late stage?
30 Answers
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Countrymouse
Answered Apr 2020
Looking for advice and support. Moved Mom into memory care on 1/10 and Dad now plans to take her home.
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CanIhelp
Answered Jan 2019
Is it appropriate to ask dad with moderate dementia to decide where to live assisted living/ memory care vs move in with estranged daughter?
29 Answers
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Heather10
Answered Jun 2018
My mom doesn't do well in rehab. She is 91 and has advanced dementia. Just had a small stroke and hospital wanted her in rehab. Any advice?
29 Answers
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Invisible
Replied Nov 2019
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