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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 -
Re: Perseveration
redirect or distract with a treat that she likes. Not always easy. Keep trying to find what works.1 -
Re: Perseveration
Ignoring whatever your DH is fixating on and distract with something else. A cup of tea and a cake, a drive in the car, a tv program, put on some favourite music and dance with her or sing, feed the …2 -
Re: Perseveration
My DW had severe emotional outbursts during stages 5-6. I don't have much advice but the outbursts never bothered me as long as were not in public so she would get emotional for a little while. She l…1 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
We had a similar situation with our dog many years ago. She got out once, and bit somebody. It wasn't too bad, but I'm very grateful we weren't sued. That's the other aspect: not only can somebody ge…1 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
Sorry to hear of your situation, but I’m glad your wife can live at home and still enjoy activities. Here’s a suggestion: when my loved one with dementia lived with me, I added double-deadbolt locks …1 -
Re: I'm ashamed of myself.
very soon your DW will try to get out the front. You need locks now that she can’t undo. There are plastic locks you can get. Also search on this forum for locks. Some people have said that putting l…2 -
Re: Kisssing in MC
I received to same phone call from my wife’s MC a one point. They told me they would keep an eye on them and try to keep them apart but could not tell me who the other party was due to confidently. A…2
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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