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Re: Family Visit
Definitely feel zero guilt about doing what you need to make this visit work. I say this as someone with 2 kids with special needs, 1 with multiple disabilities. My mom loves having a large gathering…2 -
Re: Seroquel / Quetiapine Dr. prescribed
Your situation sounds very scary. I know it is so hard to do this, but you could call 911 when he is having an episode, and they take him to the hospital and admit him until they come up with the rig…1 -
Re: Angry
Burn out, pure and simple. 24/7 caretakingis hard, and draining. You need to find a way to get respite care if at all possible. I have times where I can roll with it, but then stretches where I just …7 -
Re: Avoid all types of confrontation?
The most succinct and profound things I was told early on was as the spouse of a PWD, my job is to "manage the decline". My DW family is always asking about doctors visits and medicine with…5 -
Re: Taboo subject of divorce
I have been married almost 50 years, the last 20+ have not been great I should have made changes along time ago but I didn't so now I feel like I can't. I need to see this through. She is i…7 -
Re: Angry
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/247016#Comment_247016 I think those really rough times have made me a better person. I’ve had days I couldn’t even manage a simple smile for the cashier at…4 -
Re: Sleeping excessive amounts
My Dh sleeps most of the day and has no sleep issues at night. I just let him sleep as much as I can. I do encourage him to try to walk around the house when he is up however he tires very easily. He…3 -
Re: Sleeping excessive amounts
My DH now sleeps from 10pm until 10am most nights (it wasn’t always like this). Then he takes a few 1/2 to 1 hour naps during the day. I take him somewhere everyday (dog park, Costco, grocery, dollar…5 -
Re: Sleeping excessive amounts
It use to bother me that he slept until 1-2 pm but at this point I consider myself lucky. This site and these good people made me realize that it is not uncommon.2 -
Re: Short term memory and spouse
Hello Doug, I'm glad you were tested negative for vitamin B12 deficiency and thyroid disorders. I also have white matter hyperintensities on MRI. My diagnosis is cognitive impairment not otherwi…2
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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