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Re: My wife of 50 years diagnosed with dementia
Even though I knew something was very wrong with my DW for a couple years, the first few months after medical diagnosis was very rough. I used a prescription for some anti-anxiety / sleep medication …5 -
Re: Medication Thoughts: Quetiapine, Risperidone, Lorazapam, ABH Gel
Thanks to all who responded. Yes, it seems you were correct and I did engage Hospice and am so very glad we did. Her nurse predicted she has about 60 days left… Thanks again for all your caring words.7 -
Re: The Constant Digs
Your vent resonates with us! The things he says and the names I’ve been called would have never come out of his mouth directed at me before. It gets so tiring after hearing it day after day. Hugs to …1 -
Re: New To Forum. Mom has UTI that has progressed dementia symptoms
Hi Penn34 - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason. You are not alone. Many of us are dealing with the agitation and anger. There are meds to dial that back. If you feel threatened when with her…1 -
Re: New To Forum. Mom has UTI that has progressed dementia symptoms
I so sorry to learn of your situation, as I have faced the same issues with the parent I live with and care for. UTIs that lead to serious behavioral problems in dementia patients happen so easily. A…1 -
Re: Caregiver
Welcome to the message boards. Have you contacted the local ALZ chapter? That would be a good place to start. They should be able to offer you a direction to look. I do know there are FB groups - but…2 -
New to this
Hello, My mother was diagnosed with Louie Body Dimentia 3 months ago and progressed quite quickly. She is in late stage 6. She is so weak that she is bed bound. 2 days ago she was put on hospice and …3 -
Re: A Wife and A Partner
Thinking of the day my DH might/will have to go into MC scares me to death. He had a pretty significant stroke July of last year and ended up in aTCU. His vascular dementia accelerated at that point,…7 -
Re: A Wife and A Partner
Crkddy, I sorry you had a bad experience with MC but glad you found someone who could be by your side on the journey. She must be a very good person. I wish you the best of luck going forward.3 -
Re: A Wife and A Partner
No judgement. The first place I placed my husband was disaster. He has been in new facility for 5 weeks. I’m hoping it works out. Good luck to you1
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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