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Re: Decline stopped. Is this the new normal?
DotBern, we have experience with Zyprexa. Our doctor said there is a very narrow therapeutic window. Small changes can make a big difference. In our experience it definitely affects cognition. Howeve…2 -
Re: Language issues
My partner is starting to struggle with this. Sometimes she'll substitute a word and not even be aware she's doing it, other times she'll pause and think really hard and come up with a word that is n…1 -
Re: Keeping a list , documenting the journey
Yes! I have a spreadsheet that I add to periodically. The rows correspond to the ADLs and IADLs, with more rows added for examples as needed. Columns by date. The doc has gotten really big but it's h…2 -
Re: This is hard....
I'm sorry this has happened. I hope you can sort the Medicare coverage out. If she had an advantage plan, she may still have traditional coverage until you can get that back.1 -
Re: The last mile
Prayers for you, your MiL and your family for a safe journey home and comfort, strength and peace in the days ahead.3 -
Re: Adult Children
@Biggles Speaking with my adult child hat on. I can't say with certainty why your son seems to be drifting away. It's interesting your mind went to ashamed. Ashamed never really came to mind for me. …4 -
Re: Adult Children
Biggles, I guess you are going to do some crying and feeling bad, we all do. But with regard to your son, I think getting on with it is your best choice. When I was in his shoes (stressful job, worki…3 -
Re: Adult Children
I also have adult children, 44, 42, 40 and 34. All married and with kids - oldest two grands are 10 and the youngest just a few months old. Most live near but one lives out of state. All are grieving…7 -
Re: A very little holiday
It sounds lovely. Keep your expectations low and if you think he may be prone to wandering in a strange surrounding purchase an inexpensive door jam alarm for the bedroom door so you can get a good n…1 -
Re: Seeking Advise - I am 25
Welcome. Sorry you have to be here. Finish grad school. That’s what I would want my child to do in this situation. Ask yourself if that is what your mom would want. Some people with dementia can get …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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