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Re: Kisssing in MC
I certainly have not had a similar experience. But I have found that when DH does something distressing, I try think to myself, “that is not my DH, that is his evil twin Skippy”! It keeps me sane (so…4 -
Re: Didn't post much, and now it's over
Northern lady, Deepest Condolences to you. Cherish the memories and try to take gentle care of your self both physically and emotionally. Your last year has brought much sorrow and you have not has t…3 -
Re: Kisssing in MC
I'm so sorry. The losses just keep coming with this disease.1 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
First and foremost, forgive yourself. As caregivers, as human beings we cannot be perfectly in control of our emotions. You took precautions but DW upended those. You saw the negative possibilities a…3 -
Re: Ftd
I would call the Alzheimers Association hotline 1-800-272-3900 and speak with one of their social workers. It sounds like you will need a combination of approaches for this including a geriatric psyc…1 -
Re: Ftd
You might need to have a Capacity Asssessment done for your husband, and attain Power of Attorney so you can make decisions to keep him safe and protect finances. It sounds like you will need help ga…2 -
Re: Ftd
Wow, I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to just leave. Remember that it is not him but the disease that has taken control over him. He has no idea that he is hurting you. If I was in your shoes, the fi…3 -
Re: Perseveration
My father was quite resistant to redirection and distraction— especially by my mom. Over time and with progression into stage 6, it became easier to get dad "unstuck". What helped in stages…1 -
Re: Perseveration
I also find a treat to be effective. For my wife it's mint chocolate chip ice cream.1 -
Re: Perseveration
Welcome Emilydlr; For us, that was when Zoloft ( sertraline ) was started and it significantly helped his fixations on certain things and it was easier to redirect him and accept other activities . I…1
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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