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Re: Help with getting a diagnosis
I went through the same thing with DW and the hostility and paranoia were intolerable. Seroquel (Quetiapine) pretty much solved that problem, with the side benefit that she sleeps a lot and that give…5 -
Re: Alcohol
@Stpierre993 Cobbling onto what Carl mentioned, dad's auto policy was automatically void if the person driving had a dementia diagnosis in their medical record or a is driving AMA. You need to c…2 -
Re: New member caregiver needing a support group
My situation is even more bizarre. My DH has been in mcf for 2 years but is now almost back to normal with the right combo of med, no memory issues except the dark period at the onset of this roller …2 -
Re: New to this and looking for any advice!
Welcome. What you noticing is probably not denial. A common symptom of dementia is anosognosia. This is the inability of a person with dementia to recognize their symptoms or even limitations. This m…2 -
Re: New to this
Don’t worry: it is not selfish to want your old mom back. It’s human, and a feeling that is entirely familiar to people on this forum. You will find lots of support here. And I am glad your adult chi…3 -
Re: Nobody can be relied on. Nobody.
@akc783 I'm so sorry this happened. This kind of thing is why mom's geri psych is the only medical professional that doesn't use an e-chart. This helps me know what's going on bet…1 -
Re: Really Need Help With My Mom and Dad, Could This be Dementia? Dad’s Behavior
Hi sunpoppy, Any of the mental and emotional changes you mentioned can be connected with dementia. But don't let the doctors discount the effects of the androgen deprivation therapy that your da…2 -
Re: Sleeping issue
@lovemom42 Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. Dysfunctional sleep patterns are very common in dementia; even in the earlier stages when the damage…1 -
Re: Hallucinations
Yes, you need to discuss this with her physician. I witnessed my stepmom having visual and auditory hallucinations, and it is distressing for everyone. Once (when I was not there) she called the poli…1 -
Re: Hallucinations
IMO a camera will not prevent her from maintaining this delusion. She needs proper medication.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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