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How does sharing diagnosis of Alzheimer's affect patient?
Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Oct 9 10:08pm | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
A better alternative to the shirt are the little cards the Alzheimer's Association produces that say "Thank you for your patience. The person I am with is memory impaired and may require a few extra moments. Your understanding is appreciated." These cards are no bigger than a business card. The are in English on one side and Spanish on the other. You can carry them in a purse or pocket and use them discreetly. I believe that Alzheimer's Association makes them available for free. You can call them on their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-272-3900.
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Thank you for your suggestion about using the cards. Of course these cards would be used for strangers only. If my husband would notice my using the cards and questions what they are about, I would have to stop.
When he is on the phone he has people on hold, waiting long periods of time for his reply, and so far they have all been very patient with him, God bless them.
Thank you again for your suggestion.