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Re: Depakote or Haldol for agitation and combativeness?
My LW with advanced dementia is in hospice at a skilled nursing facility. She was restless at night and somewhat combative at times during the day. The hospice nurse recommended Haldol. I googled it …1 -
Re: Anyone With Resentment?
This is my first time on this site, and your post speaks right to my situation. My DH has VD. This diagnosis is only months old, but I can see how he's had this for quite some time - years and years.…11 -
Re: Home care hopefully will help ?
I'm struggling with the same issue. I need a break and DW just doesn't want anyone else in the house. I hope you got the help you need!2 -
Home care hopefully will help ?
After struggling with the thought of bringing in help only because so far my DW has made it clear that no one but no one was going to come in and help . She has stuck to she just wants me and her . W…9 -
Re: How accurate are estimated time of stage 6 & 7 ?
My dad has vascular dementia caused by a stroke a while ago but really started his dementia symptoms when he fractured his spine and had surgery. That was in January 31, 2023. His cognition and coord…1 -
Re: My mother doesn't remember my brother died; suggestions for path ahead?
Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. I am sorry for the loss of your brother. I've been through something similar. My sister, dad's mini-me, died so…1 -
visit with PCP
We had a regular visit with our PCP today. As is often the case, our loved ones are further along than we recognize or admit. I have my DW in early stage 6. The PCP evaluated both of us and said I sh…15 -
Re: exhausted/depressed to the point of almost non functional
Hi LizG55, I am so sorry and worried for you. Caring for a LO while being somewhat healthy is bad enough but your situation is dire. You must think of yourself and your well being for both of you. I'…1 -
exhausted/depressed to the point of almost non functional
Hi all, I just shake my head on how life has played out. I am not well myself, and caring for my husband who is in bed and somewhat incontinent. Doesn't know how to shower, wash hands after bathroom …1 -
Re: APHASIA
Oh yes. The beginning loss of speech was the first hard sign that something was going on with my DW. I miss talking with her so much. Twenty years in, we always had something to talk about together. …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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