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Capgras Syndrome
I believe my mother has Alzheimers. She is 78 years old. My father is her primary caregiver. The challenge is she often seems to have Capgras Syndrome. She will go through periods where she does not …3 -
Re: transition to incontinence
Oh man. I never knew a person could pee so much. My poor DW always has to go pee now and I go through pads like they're going out of style. I might go broke just from buying so many pads. Here&#…3 -
Re: transition to incontinence
My DH wears Tena briefs. They have yellow dashes down the front and up the back. When it’s wet they turn grey. That’s how I tell. They cost a little more but well worth it. At night he uses the Purew…3 -
Re: First time caller
Welcome. You have been given great advice. See a lawyer and learn all you can about dementia. One of the hardest things to get used to is that you can’t reason with a person with dementia. This creat…2 -
Re: My DH is wanting to spend every minute with me
We started out with rivastigmine and there was a noticeable cognition return, so to speak. Then changed to donepizil but I didn't see any difference between the two.2 -
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
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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