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Re: Grieving
This year was the first anniversary and birthday that my DW had no idea what was going on. She used to get all excited on these special days. She has no idea we are married and doesn’t know my name a…4 -
Re: Care home wants more meds because of aggression
It is hard, very hard, to get the right Dr, the right meds and a pacement with a well trained staff.3 -
Re: Care home wants more meds because of aggression
My DH was having trouble with aggression and agitation while he was in subacute rehab. He shoved one of the male aides that was trying to change him in the morning. Then he started wandering at night…4 -
Re: Grieving
Heartbreaking to live with and care for a person who is your person but NOT your person anymore. I try to remind myself DH is more or less “possessed” by ALZ. The real person is losing a battle he ca…4 -
Re: Is neuropshych exam worth it now?
I think I would skip the neuropsych exam unless it's required to qualify for treatment. My wife took that, and the only result was that it made her feel totally stupid and pretty angry. A clinic…6 -
Re: Grieving
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74119/grieving That's so difficult. We caregivers are a tough bunch, but we hunger for intimacy and meaningful conversation, instead of repetition, complainin…4 -
Re: DH always wants to leave the house
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253717#Comment_253717 Your thoughts resonate with me as my dear wife also would try to do things she seemed to feel were her roles in the home. Obviously s…2 -
Re: Help with restless, sleepless nights
A therapist suggested time or extended release melatonin. It comes in pill and gummy form. The gummy form has other natural ingredients that help with sleep. We were advised not to use Advil pm becau…2 -
Re: Social Scientists, We Are Here
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/253597#Comment_253597 We are using Oasis Senior Advisors. They offer a free service and have locations in every state. They will meet with you and go over …1 -
Re: Care home wants more meds because of aggression
@ampeterson13 I'm so sorry you are dealing with this situation. Your concern about being evicted is justified; facilities have an obligation to protect their staff. Who is prescribing your DH�…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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