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My spouse has dementia and has gotten so obsesses with money, spending it on the lottery and anything he wants and everything is about him only. Have any of you been through this.
Very common- his memory is fading and he is trying to keep up with "life". I bought mom an extra large Calendar and filled in all birthdays etc- whatever dates are important and if we schedule events or appts I fill those in immediately. She keeps it by her chair and looks thru it often. Simple solution- she loves butterflies so I got her a butterfly calendar. Whats dad like?
This is for Mary11. You have a good question there, please post it in a separate thread so people will notice and give some answers an advice specific to that issue. I will be very interested to read what they say.
@Mary11 its important not to ask questions on another members question as it can end up taking away from the original post members need. Would also love to answer but not here.
my mom,92, worried about everything with the day,time,and appts.....i got a huge wipe off calendar..i write in all the days, then dr. appts. in one color, then who is her caregiver in another color, etc.,....it must be big and consistant each month......then we have one marker that we use to mark off the days...this works great!!!!
My husband seemed to be obsessing over time, dates, checkbook entries, and anything with numbers. He would watch TV weather and tell me the temperature or wind speeds. He told me the date every morning using numbers. We picked up the grandkids after school and he would watch the time and tell me when it was time to go. I mentioned all this to his doctor and a few other odd things like an excellent sense of direction in a strange town. He ordered a new series of scans, CT and PET. From the symptoms and the new scans, he gave a new diagnosis. My husband didn't have AD, he had FTD. His fixation on numbers was because his language center was severely affected and all he understood clearly was numbers. He no longer could read or speak clearly(he only used pronouns, not nouns) and couldn't follow story lines on TV. So he talked about what he did know, numbers and directions! So then, when he would look at the clock and say, "We got to go over there now to get them," I knew why.
I use a whiteboard with the week's appointments on it so the folks and the caregivers can all be aware of the schedule. They used to call frequently to ask about appointments but after a few time of me telling them-What does it say on the board-they quit calling and check the board on their own. Caregivers can also put schedule changes on there for all to see.
I also have a 8 1/2x 11 write-on/wipe-off calender beside my Dad's bed (each month I fill in the month and dates info) so that each morning he can cross off the new day. Since i've been doing this, he can tell me the month, day and date.
We went the giant calendar route as well, in his room. So he could write the times of ball games, when the Italian Club met and most important when he would bathe. Alas, he would write down when he showered when he did not do it and it caused a problem.
I'm with all the folks here who have said that a calendar often doesn't help much. If I've heard my mother say once I've heard it 10,000 times when she calls to ask me a question multiple times..."I didn't look at the calendar" or "I should have written it down." She's not going to do either and to hear those comments over and over make me want to just tear my own hair out after awhile. So, less is more as most folks are saying and whatever keeps everyone calm and works best is the way to go.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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I also have a 8 1/2x 11 write-on/wipe-off calender beside my Dad's bed (each month I fill in the month and dates info) so that each morning he can cross off the new day. Since i've been doing this, he can tell me the month, day and date.