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Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
My DH was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia yesterday. They are going to start a medication soon called donepezil. Does anyone have any information on this drug and how it may have helped your specia…1 -
Re: First time caller
welcome. Sorry about your wife. We know how you feel. Wait time for getting an appt with a Neurologist is common due to doctor shortages. You might look for a clinic at a teaching hospital although t…2 -
Re: First time caller
Welcome. I am sorry you are here with us. If you are near a Mayo Clinic, ask about The HABIT Program. It is an exceptional program that helps people with cognitive impairment, dementia, and their car…3 -
Re: Husband recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
I am sorry you are here with us on this journey. We are here to help you. The advice you have been given so far is excellent. Here are other important suggestions: Before you do anything else, get an…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (213)
"They" is the trump regime that does not care at all about our nation's veterans.1 -
Re: First time caller
Good evening OP. Welcome and keep coming back. There are some wonderful ppl here with great wisdom, knowledge and experience! I will say that back in the late 90's I worked in a Neurology Clinic…4 -
Re: transition to incontinence
So sorry you are at this point. There are reasons why they miss the toilet. If you want to keep trying to get her to use it, here are some tips: They forget how to sit down. You will need to help her…3 -
Re: First time caller
read the 36 hour day and Tam Cummings assessment tool. https://www.tamcummings.com/tools She sounds like stage 4/5 of dementia. You can request the written report and diagnosis of the MRI. You would …2 -
Re: First time caller
Welcome, it is frustrating waiting for appointments , but it is good you have started your research . If you haven’t already completed legal documents , an Elder Law attorney would be able to help yo…7 -
Re: transition to incontinence
I moved a post to the top on the caregiver page titled useful tips and products. There is a very helpful comment by @Ed1937 regarding incontinence products and making the bed for overnight incontinen…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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