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Re: Seroquel / Quetiapine Dr. prescribed
Hi jbrocks. I’m so sorry you are dealing with this situation. My DH had delusions and hallucinations when his Dr prescribed Seroquel. It helped tremendously with the hallucinations and a little with …4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (208)
Lorita— Cost depends on the extent of the damage and repairs. My friend's car sat idle during Covid lock downs, and the rats had done a lot of damage, so the entire cable harness was replaced. I reca…1 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/246721#Comment_246721 Thank you so much for the beautiful rose, MPSunshine! Mom (“Jo C”) would love that. I am so glad she was able to be of support to you…2 -
Re: In Loving Memory of “Jo C”
Dear Susan and family, Johanna was such a special person. I came back to this place after seven years and I was secretly hoping Johanna would be here, so it’s sad she died, but now I get to see her b…1 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
I can't seem to get over the anger that comes from knowing how many families are struggling through this, yet, for the most part, we all seem to be on our own. This site helps me a lot. Knowing that …2 -
Re: Angry
Burn out, pure and simple. 24/7 caretakingis hard, and draining. You need to find a way to get respite care if at all possible. I have times where I can roll with it, but then stretches where I just …6 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
You are all amazing. I felt so alone. My husband has been my best friend, and now I can't really talk to him about this or daily life. We went through months of doctor appointments and tests. And onc…4 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
G'mornin. Iris— Thank bank teller joke sounds like one Carl would have come up with. 😉 Carl— I rarely stop at dad's grave or the closet where mom keeps my sister's ashes (behind her 12-month-supply o…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Still dealing with buyer on what he wants done and what im willing to do. Ron3 -
Re: Managing Early Stages
I completely understand! I don’t know that I can share any great advice since I am struggling myself. Mom needs a new pair of pants. She wants to go to the store to pick them out herself! When I took…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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