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Re: Seroquel - Anything I Should Know?
I found it very useful to control delusions and keep my DW calm. It also helped her sleep consistently. We started low as you have been recommended, and slowly over her last 3-4 years increased as ne…1 -
Just dropping in
I just wanted to wish all the ladies a Happy Mother's Day. It's really hard to appreciate an occasion like this when you have your hands full, but try to take time to pat yourself on the back, and fi…15 -
Re: Where do you find support?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/242511#Comment_242511 This is helpful. Very helpful. I am a mental health professional and as a result was very very lucky to get my mom a neuro-psych asse…1 -
Re: Mom isn't talking to me
Welcome. A person newly diagnosed with dementia loses a lot of independence because they are just not capable. This is very hard on them. Many with dementia don’t understand/recognize their symptoms …4 -
Re: New Journey Caregiving for friend-former spouse with Vascular Dementia
Please do not worry about addiction. Give him what ever it takes to keep him comfortable. He will not get better but he will be comfortable and loved.3 -
Re: Is it necessary for Nurologist it ask same questions that upset patient everytime?
I had my dh pcp stop with the neuro question. It upset him to bad. His neurologist doesn't ask them anymore thank goodness. They get him so upset. I see no sense in them if they have already been dia…2 -
Re: Sorry, Another Stupid Question
Yes, have his son watch him so you can get a day off. You are not needy; you are dealing with a tough situation. Good luck!2 -
Re: Did I Give Up Too Soon?
I recognize the feelings you describe. In the middle of the night I have asked myself if it was too soon, if AL rather than MC could have worked longer, if my PWD is getting worse more quickly becaus…4 -
Re: Help
Welcome to the Discussion. Even though we don't know your particular situation, we understand what you are going thru. This might help: On the upper right side of this page is a menu of QUICK LINKS. …2 -
Re: Boyfriend with early stage
@MAW5 I am so sorry you and he are facing this. A couple things crossed my mind as I read this. One is the notion of showtiming. This is when a PWD can temporarily hold it together and seem less impa…6
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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