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Re: Newbie
Welcome. Unfortunately you will probably never get her to realize there is a problem. Most with dementia have anosognosia. This is the inability to recognize their symptoms or limitations. I would st…5 -
Re: New here
@TraceeIvy Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. I am also sorry for the frustration you are feeling right now vis a vis a neurologist. It is the nat…5 -
Re: Wants me near always
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/264353#Comment_264353 I really appreciate your post. It feels similar to my situation and is full of insight, especially about the hospital delirium. I…5 -
Re: Wants me near always
It's hard when they first arrive, but very soon the people at mc become familiar to them and they begin to build relationships in the way they are able. They learn to trust the people around the…5 -
Re: He did it again
wose, can you take him to the ER? Once there, refuse to take him home. Just keep saying, "I can't take him home. I can't keep him safe." Say it long enough and they will call the …5 -
Re: He did it again
I don't have any experience in what you are going through but I don't think you should wait. Call the Alzheimer hot line the council for the aging, a crises hot line, and find out what is a…5 -
Re: He did it again
Ask your DH neurologist about Rexulti. My DW is on it and it has worked wonders for her agitation and aggressive behavior. I feel for you.5 -
New to Memory Care
MY DH just moved into MC three days ago. He has now not eaten in 24 hours and is refusing his meds. He sometimes wanders around the unit but cannot find his room to return to. He asks those who come …7 -
Heavy heart
We switched neurologists in December. The last one told DH his symptoms and blood work, along with his CT scan and MRI, indicate normal aging. So no PET scan warranted, or further testing for that ma…10 -
Re: Alzheimer’s
I am so sorry you are here. You have been given excellent advice. A few suggestions: as suggested, see an elder law attorney immediately to get your legal affairs in order while you wife can still si…5
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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