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Re: Questions about taking Donepezil Brand names: Aricept
Barb, my wife has taken memantine and donepezil since 2017. She has experienced no side effects. The meds were prescribed by her pcp when he diagnosed AD, and two neurologists have said this is the b…2 -
Re: Questions about taking Donepezil Brand names: Aricept
my lovely wife doesn't think to highly of the screening ,yelling nightmares2 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
@gb2 You can't change how your DW functions in light of her disease progression, you can only reframe your thinking and change your behavior. None of the strategies you have devised thus far are goin…3 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
welcome. If you haven’t done so, read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which really helped me after my DH diagnosis. One comment on this forum also helped. It said “ you can’t reason with someone whose rea…1 -
Re: Going crazy
I agree with the earlier comment regarding calling the 800 number and reach out for support. There are many resources to help you in the right direction for your individual need(s). Alzheimer's chang…1 -
Re: Dementia and cancer
I would ask how treatment may affect her dementia. Maybe even do a bit of research yourself. My dad didn’t have dementia, but radiation was not simple at all! I assume there is no living will. My mom…1 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
Well done Chris sounds like two positive things especially the familiarity with the nursing homes. A creative gentle approach to frustrating problems.1 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
Welcome. You have found the right place, but I am sorry that you have to be here. The most profound description of my role as the spouse of PWD was my job is to "manage the decline". Today'…4 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
That's exactly it. Her brain can't manage any of that anymore. I think you can keep doing many of these things, but just not expect it to yield the result you're seeking. I still write things on the …3 -
Re: How to motivate your AD spouse to do things that will help her.
At some point she won’t understand what a dry erase board is for or be able to read the words on it. Even if she can still read them, she may not be able to understand what they mean. Nor can she rem…3
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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