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Changes in vision - info to help communicate
When someone with dementia seems confused, startled, or disconnected during a conversation, it may be because they literally cannot see you. As dementia progresses, peripheral vision narrows and the …3 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
welcome. So sorry you are going through this. We understand what you are going through. Have a safe space in your house you can go if he becomes aggressive and call 911. Have him taken to a Geriatric…2 -
Re: My DH has changed and I’m afraid
There are many issues here that need to be addressed. He should not be driving at night or any other time. Disappear the car keys, disable the car. It sounds as though he needs constant supervision, …3 -
Re: Atrophy of hands
you could try right after breakfast and say it’s time to do them. Promise him a treat. Ice cream, car ride, etc. If he resists, I would try again the next day. If that fails I would give up. The prob…1 -
Re: My DW's pain levels
The 2 meds Memantine and Donepezil are supposed to help them focus. I saw no difference when my husband was in Memantine but kept him on it because there were no side effects. Those meds do not slow …1 -
Re: Weighted blanket
@lcrma30 I hope you have success with finding something to help dad sleep. It can be a challenge for the elderly and those with dementia. Last month my mom trialed melatonin and ran down the street b…1 -
Re: New here
@Teresa D Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. I would reach out to the facility asap. They may be able to help you with the Medicaid application pr…1 -
Re: New to Alzheimer's
Hi, I am so sorry about your grandfather’s situation. As you know, there are a lot of moving parts here. You said you have medical power of attorney. Who has financial POA? I agree with others that a…1 -
Re: What the …?
Hi JC5. As @SDianeL said, this is a heartbreaking disease! Every day is the same yet different! One moment is okay and the next is just crazy! DH had me up most of the night with hallucinations and a…4 -
Re: Not eating and losing weight
My wife eats like a horse and is bedridden but has still lost a lot of weight. A lot of patients lose weight whether they eat or not. It seems to be a part of the disease. As with everything else con…4
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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