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UTI
DH had a low grade fever this morn, 99.7, gave aspirin, agitated more than norm. I used the home UTI test strip and showed positive for UTI. We went to ER with urine sample in hand. ER said couldn�…8 -
Re: Giving thanks for you
Having a hard day and as usual feeling so grateful for all of you. Heartfelt thanks 🙏🏻7 -
Happy Thanksgiving
God says … There is room enough in my arms for you, in my mercy for you, in my love for you. I welcome you, I cherish you — even after midnight, when weariness closes in and life as a caregiver stret…9 -
Re: Agitation
My husband's PCP has prescribed two different antipsychotics…lorazepam and resperidone…he couldn't tolerate either one and went totally bonkers while taking them. Haven't tried the gum…5 -
Agitation
My DH has recently had episodes of being delusional and gets agitated because he’s so confused. Does anyone know if there are medications that are good for occasional use in this situation. How about…3 -
Re: Father says hurtful things and still expects me to help
The key seems to be holding onto yourself, grounding yourself, and then meeting your dad where he is. At my mom’s memory care they use validation technique. You start by grounding yourself in what YO…4 -
Re: Father says hurtful things and still expects me to help
sDianel has given great advice. You’re not alone in dealing with this. Mom is very critical of everything I do. Everything is blamed on me. I work my but off for her. My brother does nothing and can …1 -
Re: Father says hurtful things and still expects me to help
remember it’s the disease talking and not your Dad. It helped me to think of my husband as my patient and me his nurse. It took some of the emotion out of it. Your relationship with your LO changes w…1 -
Re: Terrified!
My Dh is stage 7 and is on Hospices. I am so grateful to have Hospices as well as VA to help with DH needs. I too struggle with the longevity of this disease. I try to stay in the moment. If I dwell …5 -
Re: Thankful
I’m also thankful for this forum. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found it. I felt like I was drowning and alone. I’m thankful for every person here. Thanksgiving Blessings to all. 💜2
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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