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Re: I am at the end of my rope as a caregiver
My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s by a Neuropsychologist recommended by his neurologist, after MCI(mild cognitive impairment). Tonight he said, “you’re making it harder and harder to live wit…2 -
Rexulti
My DH 78 yrs old stage 6 some toes in 7 has been on Seraquel worked for awhile no longer. Next week will try Rexulti anyone have used that med and better results? Also very expensive.1 -
Re: Rexulti
I don't have experience with Rexulti for Alzheimers but I have a 38 year old daughter with issues and she takes it and it has been great at controlling her delusions, hallucinations, and violent outb…1 -
MC/Long Term Care
Hi everyone, My mother (59) has Alzheimer’s and is started to decline. She has a home health care nurse come in once a day to help her with the basics. Unfortunately, I do not live with my mom (I’m a…1 -
Re: Hopeless
I feel this way every day. I used to be one of the most positive, cheerful people you would ever meet…now I don't want to get up and face another day…my first thought is always that I have to make it…1 -
Re: Caring for spouse
AmmaT, It was always a rule in our household that I would never share anything of our private lives…esp with my sister who DH hates. When I first posted here I felt extremely guilty and unaccustomed …3 -
Re: My Dad has gotten aggressive and totally opposite of how he used to be
Hi, bottom line you have to keep you and your Mom and son safe. When the violence begins you need to seek other care. Someone in house or a memory care facility. Prayers to you all.1 -
Re: Why Stay?
So many good comments here. My dad had Alzheimer's and stayed very sweet until the end. He definitely shadowed my mom or me, was full of anxiety but never angry or aggressive. My DH, with EO diagnose…1 -
Re: I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Darren, You wrote a good essay. Reading this early on is so important, so I will encourage others to read it as early as possible, before they start to experience the problems first hand.1 -
Re: I wrote this essay to help others after losing my father to a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Thanks for writing this and sharing it. I read it and it made me see certain things more clearly & it made me feel less alone! Good work!1
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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