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What should we be hoping for?
Several years back, after months of testing and imaging, we got the EO ALZ diagnosis from the neurologist. Prior to the diagnosis, upon our first visit, I noticed all the rooms we used at neurology h…3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I truly thought I could handle seeing him with another partner, I knew it was common in facilities. But when it happened, it was just another stab to the heart!2 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I am with @Carl46 . If it gives my DW some comfort and happiness, then I am all for it. Will it upset me? Yes, I am sure it will. She intermittently does not know who I am so what does it really matt…6 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH is extremely anxious all the time; it’s been increasing over the years. Agitation is now here as well. He has historically refused medication for it, and it’s gotten to the point where I have t…2 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH was on buspirone for agitation. He took it twice a day and could have it 3 times a day if needed for anxiety. I felt it did somewhat help take the edge off his anxiety initially. Although not e…1 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
My DH is on sertraline and seroquel. I use buspar as needed. Sometimes when a routine event changes, anxiety due to loss of memory, sundowners, confusion, etc, I give a pill and it seems to take an e…1 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
My wife is probably going to memory care pretty soon, and I kind of hope she does find someone to hold hands with. She has lost her job, her money, her car, her friends, her freedom, her books, her p…18 -
Re: Experience with Buspirone
As a caregiver I take buspirone. I was told by the doctor it is a very mild medication that is fast acting ( about 1 hour) and can be taken as needed. My mom with dementia took it for a while, but ha…2 -
Re: Dreaming of the future
I am 78 years old and still working full time, as a caregiver for my wife. I have worked full time since I was 16 years old. I feel no guilt at all in thinking what I might do if I ever get to retire.3 -
Re: "Girlfriend" in Memory Care
I would talk to the staff. Talking to your DH doesn’t help. He can’t reason or understand or remember. It’s the disease. Discussing with him will only cause him anxiety. Tell the staff it upsets you …3
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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