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My Husband Had Swallow Testing Done Yesterday. The Findings Were That He Can Eat Only Puréed Food For The Rest Of His Life. Resources?
79 years old; at home with me (and caregiver help). A fall in our driveway before Thanksgiving, broken femur, surgery, hospital stay, Skilled Nursing stay, and finally home - all have seriously affected cognition level. He no longer can walk. In-home therapy is occurring. Yesterday, called Late Stage Alzheimer’s.
My mom has been eating only blended food for a while now. With a hand held blender I purée whatever we are having . If it’s not soup I add chicken broth. I’ve have discovered that rice is best to… read more
How Can I Find Out About TRIALS, And How To Join?
Two days ago Catmama posted about the Alzheimers Association International Conference to be held August 1, 2024. This is free and online. On the link Catmama provided, there is info on a PDF download, where they link to TRIALS and how to find out about them. This Reference is:
https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/researc...
The PDF download has the title The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Landscape
with reference:
https://alz.org/media/Documents/scientific-conf...
Further to trials. According to the Alzheimer's Association PDF download referenced in my initial Question Post, the Total Number of participants needed to populate all currently active trials… read more
Nutrition - Research Shows The MIND Diet Is Effective As Prevention And May Slow Decline In Early Stages
Look up the MIND diet and research published by Martha Clare Morris from Rush University or the FINGER study. Research shows nutrition does have an impact on dementia.
Does sundowning ever end as the disease progresses?
Is Dementia/Alzheimer's Hereditary? Should I Get Checked For Alzheimer's? Is There A Way To Get An Early Diagnosis?
My mother has Dementia and my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer's last summer. Is there a way to find out if I have early stage Dementia/Alzheimer's?
My husband also 2014 but he lived till Dec 27,2023 at age 87 he also was on Aricept
Paying For At Home Incontinent Products For Alzheimer’s Patient
Does insurance cover adult diapers?
I think whatever is given is donated
Has Anyones Family Member That They Are Caring For Refuse To Eat Meat?
Just tonight she picked through her macaroni with meat sauce and picked out all the hamburg. Won't eat steak or pork chops. Says,she doesn't like meat anymore but I think its getting too hard for hercto swallow it. I give her a protein drink every day as a supplement.
So far I don’t have this problem with Dan. He does sneak into the pantry looking for cookies or applesauce but he still eats. He has eaten the same exact breakfast for a year. He never wants anything… read more
I Need To Hear From Others Whose Loved One Is 100% Bedridden.
My Mamma is 100% bedcare/bedridden. It pains her greatly to be rolled on her side for cleaning. It hurts me to have to do it to her, but I have to. I am one tiny person, and my back is paining me so it can be difficult to get her clean with one hand and holding her with the other to push her off her back. No, I cannot afford help. I don't have any firm wedges to hold her up. She gets weaker, plus her heart pains her when she has to be turned up for diaper changes, etc
There has to… read more
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Well, I have used rolled up towels for other reasons with her before. Maybe I can try it for changes too. When I try to prop her with anything to keep her off her spine a… read more
ADLs Vs. IADLs - When To Move Into Assisted Living
Hi. I became familiar with ADLs a couple years ago, but just learned the term IADLs. I found this list of differences helpful: https://www.seniorplanningservices.com/files/20...
Currently, my dad does well with ADLs but the IADLS are difficult or not possible for him.
Do people move into Assisted Living when they don't seem to need help with ADLs yet? As I said, he can do ADLs but not many IADLs well.
It all makes sense. I can only imagine she is against the idea, but you have to do what you think is best for her. Keep us posted.
Do Dementia Patients Realize How Much They Eat?
My dad seems to eating and eat and eat. Last Friday night, we went out for dinner. We ordered cheese sticks and pizza and got root beer.
My husband and I ate a few cheese sticks and a few pieces of pizza. There were two pieces of pizza leftover. We think he ate 4 hour pieces of pizza and 4 cheese sticks. He also had 3 glasses of root beer.
This isn't the first time either. I have noticed at breakfast or lunch when I give him a certain amount, he only eats those. When there's a free… read more
Otto, I'm currently looking for an Accounting position. Maybe a part time or full time position and see if someone can watch my dad while we work. Santa elves (me) always brings goodies to everyone… read more
Has Anyone Heard Of The 21 Day Memory Repair Protocol Diet? If So, Has Anyone Tried It?
Supposedly, it gets rid of all sugar in your diet in an effort to get ketones working in the brain again. I wanted to try it, but thought it might be a scam.
I was on Keto diet myself- lost 22 pounds, but Barry loves sweets and eats several bowls of cereal for his multiple breakfasts which he fixes- was having 2 eggs with marg & jam (better) but think he's… read more
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