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Re: Dogs and Alzheimer’s
Early in my DW’s journey, about the time she was first diagnosed we got a puppy (see my avatar). My DW had taken a strong interest in my daughter’s dog, a cockapoo, so we got one too. My DW certainly…5 -
Re: Do I let go or keep going?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257598#Comment_257598 WoW!!! This was so useful. Hard to read but so educational. Thank you!!!!1 -
Re: Palliative care
His doctor could refer him to palliative care without going through a neurologist. Then the palliative care team would decide if he’s a candidate at this point. We just went through this with my husb…3 -
Re: Possible diagnosis
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74523/possible-diagnosis Do what’s comfortable for you. My husbands initial diagnosis years ago was MCI with depression. He has never gone back for further testing…4 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
@SDianeL, it is the hardest thing to watch. It is similar to watching a fatal fall happening in slow motion. You can do nothing to stop it, or slow it down any further. Yes, after her visit yesterday…2 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
I appreciate all of your perspectives on this topic. I am an introvert who finds interaction with large groups of people exhausting. I need "spaces in our togetherness" even with those clos…3 -
Re: Hospice and new strategies
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257694#Comment_257694 yes, we are going to go down to 5mg from 10. Thanks1 -
Re: seroquel
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257693#Comment_257693 After much thought, I agree! Actually he had a couple of previous bouts with constipation prior to starting the seroquel and I'm…3 -
Re: Long Winding, Descending Road
I am the sole caregiver for my 96 yr old mom who has mixed dementia. Luckily, she has made her wishes clear— a graveside service only and she said “I expect only you and your brother would be the onl…3 -
Re: Anyone Using Tack GPS device?
Good points, thank you. He loves where he is so much, and he mostly just hangs out in his room or the dining room. Maybe I'm being naive though, since he is worsening in other areas.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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