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Re: Mom diagnosed with eo which caused drivers license recall
In the earlier stages, people with dementia have an amazing ability to hold it together in front of others, including doctors. My mom's struggles with daily tasks, including shopping, meal prep,…3 -
Re: Asking for tips on how to get LO to drink lots of water for radiation
I underwent radiation for prostate cancer. The process itself is NOT dementia friendly. Wait on a bench with 3-4 other men all in "open in the back gowns", when its your turn you then lay p…6 -
Re: A series of changes and more isolation for me as sole caregiver
Dear @Mitsu2 So sorry you are having such a bad week! It is good your physician is responsive to your emails. Perhaps some medication adjustments could help with DH’s recent behavior changes? That co…1 -
Re: Preventing outbursts
It sounds like he needs to be medicated for his outbursts and your safety. First step is often an antidepressant (for example: citalopram) and an antipsychotic (for example: quetiapine or seroquel).1 -
Re: In Home care
I ended up retiring before I was ready to care for DH. The way I look at it I am saving $120K a year in memory care costs. When I look at it that way it almost feels like a job. :) Good luck. None of…1 -
Re: In Home care
Paying private care for a caregiver is handled the same as paying a nanny. There are lots of nanny payroll services. Poppins payroll is popular and reasonably priced. I believe it is about $50 a mont…2 -
Re: DW probably needs surgery
my DH has been under general anesthesia multiple times since his diagnosis of dementia and had no setbacks.2 -
Re: DW probably needs surgery
I’m not sure that the length of time of the surgery would matter. She will be out of it either way. I’d focus more on the type of anesthesia used and the recovery time afterwards. My hysterectomy was…1 -
Re: DW probably needs surgery
@jscott Is this the prolapse surgery you mentioned in an earlier post? Have you discussed this with the doctor who is monitoring her dementia? They may have valuable insight. I would speak with the d…1 -
Re: Hospice opinions
My experience… I kept the neurologist on the team Fired the first Hospice Loved the second one. While there is a mandate for all Hospices the staffs make a difference. I think you can switch once wit…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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