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Re: Psychiatric Drugs for Alzheimer's patients
@Merla said: My parent is in her mid 70s and is not happy with being at memory care which she arrived at 6 months ago. She just isn't adjusting well, won't engage in activities, stays in he…5 -
Re: DW realized her memory loss
people with dementia have anosognosia which means they are unable to understand they have dementia. Even if they know sometimes that they are struggling with cognitive issues. She won’t remember the …6 -
Arguing
This was on my facebook and I thought it was so relevant for us dealing with dementia I thought I would share. Relevant for both the pwd and difficult family. Helen Mirren once said: Before you argue…8 -
Re: I keep trying to take control
I'm always trying to walk the line between controlling, and letting go of things that don't matter. If it's safety or something that could lead to damage and expensive repairs, I'…6 -
Re: I keep trying to take control
I don’t make any calls in front of my husband pertaining to anything that needs to be done financially, medically, car and home repairs. I have taken control of everything and I have done it slowly a…7 -
Re: I am forgetting, too
Wonderful to hear others are experiencing some of the same issues trying to keep things straight and organized everyday. I have post neuro covid issues which make it harder but the stress and constan…5 -
Re: I am forgetting, too
As I sit here typing I probably have 5 different lists going and I still forget things. It’s my mom with dementia so I can’t help that nagging feeling is this the first signs? Am I getting dementia? …5 -
Re: I am forgetting, too
For Sure…. so much I’m getting worried. I put the butter in the silverware drawer 🤨5 -
Re: Unable to change soiled clothing
Yup. I have wipes and wash. I don't think he has the mental capacity to use either at this point. I plan on bringing clean clothes with on his next doctor's appointment. It would be nice if…6 -
Re: Unbelievable rage
I have not had to deal with anything like that so I don't know but I think you should call the Alzheimer's hot line and crises control to get some professional input and to have a record th…5
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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