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Dementia and Personality Disorders
I know there are many of us here who deal w persons w difficult personalities and dementia. I saw this Dr. Natalie video and wanted to share. My DH doesn't have a diagnosed PD or diagnosed demen…2 -
Scientists catching up to the value of rosemary
I first began using rosemary essential oil with my mother in 2007 (she passed away from a heart attack in 2012). She became more alert, could recognize objects, could remember her name again, became …2 -
Re: I've been sick. Now depressed and worried.
Oh @White Crane. I am so very sorry! You need to put on YOUR oxygen mask first. Prioritizing others is not going to help anyone, least of all you. Try to cut back on visits with DH and see if you can…5 -
Re: Constant Motion
25 mg of Seroquel 2 or 3 times a day is the starting dose. Most patients with significant agitation require significantly more. 50 to 100 mg 3 times a day is fairly common.3 -
Re: Need suggestions on responses, please...
Access to the phone to repeatedly call you or anyone else is just causing her more agitation IMO. I would take it to have it ‘repaired’ or disable it and see if she starts to become more acclimated t…2 -
Re: Need suggestions on responses, please...
If anyone can call in, that means scammers can call in also. The phone unfortunately can do more harm than good. My dad barely missed his when it "disappeared."1 -
Re: Need suggestions on responses, please...
When my dh was late stage 5 he started calling multiple times a day (12-20). I could hear that he was calling even when he was actively engaged in a meal or activity, so I took his phone to be "…1 -
Re: Need suggestions on responses, please...
My mom went through a difficult adjustment period too - it took about four months before she felt somewhat at home in MC. Is your mom calling you on a cell phone? If so, it might be time to consider …3 -
Re: Where to start?
Welcome. There is so much to learn in the beginning! I will add some resources. Most with dementia have anosognosia. This mean they are not able to recognize their own symptoms or limitations. I hone…1 -
Re: Where to start?
Check with your local Council on Aging for local sources of support. They provide advice for free and can put you in touch with local support groups, as well as fee-based services, such as attorneys,…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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