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Re: The anger issue
The only thing that has calmed down my DH is an antipsychotic. We tried all the antidepressants and I found they made him more agitated! The antipsychotic helped enough that I was able to place him i…1 -
Talking gibberish
My DH is Stage 6 b/c. Physically fit. But he is mostly incoherent, attempting to tell me something or ask me something. I used to be able to figure out what he meant, but very recently I truly have n…5 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
Zetta, it was just to relax and meditate. Sensory deprivation was real popular one year back in the 1980s. I got into a coffin-like thing with water salty enough to float, about 98 degrees F, and the…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
The storm knocked down some trees and took out power lines to 10,000 people, but I'm not one of the people affected, so I'm grateful.2 -
Re: Angry
My DH is Stage 6 and for the past 10 months thinks his wife left him and I have been hired as his caregiver. He regular rants about the 14 men who drugged him while his wife watched. He generally beh…12 -
Re: Family Visit
@Biggles It's sad to think that the stress of this upcoming visit has you wishing your life away. Is your concern that the "invasion" of extra people, especially little kids, will dysregula…5 -
Re: Family Visit
Biggles, I'm thinking of you and the pressures you are feeling. In terms of coping with the visit, I would say "KISS". "Keep it simple Sweetheart". Simple menu with an explanation…8 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/246971#Comment_246971 Judith, that's just awful! Glad it wasn't anything more serious. LOL, Iris, sounds like a fun party. Lorita, I remember the Everly Br…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (207)
horrendous nite in the Hosp Had spell yesterday getting out of bed,,,dizzy/nauseous. Too code to a strkes I called 911. Never slept a wink 2 Ct scans…followed by an MRI AT 2a. Consensus is a had vert…1 -
Re: Taking care of my Mom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/73288/taking-care-of-my-mom Hugs are being sent to you. I am relatively new to the group as well, but have found it a great source of comfort and I get gentle remi…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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