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Re: Went looking for love
M1, I understand completely and I know you are going thru a very difficult time. It is remarkable that you continue to help so many others via this forum in the midst of your own struggles. For me, n…4 -
Forget Me Not
While I have found this site very helpful I have also searched You Tube and found several other very informative sites for caregivers like myself and loved ones that others may find helpful. I found …1 -
Re: Can Seroquel cause cognitive decline?
I can now say that my DH is easy to care for. But that is due to a fairly high daily amount of Seroquel. Morning, afternoon, and night. Would he be more cognizant without it? Maybe - but his dementia…4 -
Re: Can Seroquel cause cognitive decline?
Peg, It sounds like your DH needs a morning dose of seroquel in addition to his evening dose. Hopefully your neurologist will get things squared away for your DH. Be safe and don't hesitate to call 9…1 -
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
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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