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Re: Does it really matter what we call it??
I actually found that a diagnosis helped me. Four years ago, our doctor at the time said what my DH had was “normal age-related.” Right. Finally diagnosed with MCI. After I continued to tell the doct…4 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
clarinetist, I am so sorry this is happening to you and your DH. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. My DW was extremely agitated January 2023 as I was providing caregiving at home. Our…5 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
I am dealing with some of the same issues in the hospice setting, not aggression so much as the seesaw between resistance to care, falls, and oversedation. No good answers and no good outcomes-except…10 -
Does it really matter what we call it??
My DH has hadcognitive issues for many years. I noticed it when I retired 12 yrs ago. Executive function deficits, no initiative. Withdrawn, apathy. He was in denial. 6 yrs ago physical problems mani…9 -
Re: Seeing the worst in me
ButterflyWings is so right. I am so sorry you are in this situation. I had to learn it too - you cannot have discussions nor reason with DW about what needs to happen. Just use your best judgment and…4 -
Re: Seeing the worst in me
Don't ask, don't tell. Alz has taken her independence and judgement away, not you. As my DH's neuropsych said on diagnosis "you are in charge now". You are discussing things that her brain …8 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
I think you did the right thing to come home after 3 hours. You need some rest and a little distance and I believe you are right that they need to see what may unfold without you there to mediate his…5 -
Re: Need immediate support
You are doing exactly the right thing. You must continue to stress that he is a danger to himself and others (you) if discharged and that you cannot safely care for him at home. Keep saying that, ove…4 -
Re: Missing my life
my DH is in memory care the last 6 months. I miss him so much it hurts. I miss us. Thankful for almost 39 years together, but I feel I’ve lost myself and my purpose in life. Struggling with creating …5 -
Re: Hospitalization for agitation-round 3
I’m really sorry you’re having to endure this (as is your DH). I might be in the minority with this opinion, but what harm would temporarily over sedating him do? The alternative is him being a dange…8
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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