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Re: Can Seroquel cause cognitive decline?
So sorry you're going through this. It's more than envy whenever I hear a PWD is easy to care for. Memory care may be the answer when behaviors become unmanageable. However, MCF may only take in resi…2 -
Re: Can Seroquel cause cognitive decline?
Peg, for what it’s worth, I did feel my DH’s cognition got worse on seroquel. I posted about this, too. It also made him incredibly sleepy, even at the low starter dose, and altered his gait. But I d…5 -
Re: Significant Decline
Denise, my LO has not been able to shower or dress without my assistance for over a year. In the last month or so he is now incontinent, sleeps a lot, more unsteady walking, can't complete his though…3 -
Re: Ambulance ride alone?
Ghphotog, is your DW on hospice? One of the reasons we did it was so that she won’t be transported to the ER with every mishap-even a serious head injury I wouldn’t transport her. The only thing I wo…2 -
Re: Not a good day, steeling myself
It’s probably so scary for her, but for you it’s gut wrenching sad. Being the kind, compassionate and loving human you are makes those hard decisions seem impossible. You’ve been a beacon of light wi…5 -
Re: Medicare and caregiving
My guess is that since Medicare Advantage is provided via private insurance companies, they are not willing to add this additional coverage, or at least not initially. When their members start leavin…1 -
Re: My wife's kids live across the country.
my son lives across the country too. He never asks how his dad is doing. We are in the earlier stages and I don’t think my son understands what this diagnosis means. He had never experienced it and d…3 -
Re: My wife's kids live across the country.
It is good that her children are involved in her life. A periodic group email initiated by you could be a good way to keep them informed. You can judge how much information to share. I would not nece…2 -
Re: My wife's kids live across the country.
I found your other posts and comments. Am I right in thinking that your wife was diagnosed right at a year ago at the age of 65? Short answer - yes, as her spouse and as the local primary caregiver, …5 -
Re: My wife's kids live across the country.
Welcome to the forum Danno. Sounds like you maybe want something from her adult kids that you're not getting, or have some expectations of them that are not being met? You might want to think long an…3
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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