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Re: Primary Geriatrics PCP prescribed Lexipro
Definitely worth a try. Lexapro (escitalopram) and Celexa (citalopram) are thought to be the most effective SSRI drugs in dementia patients. Give it two or three weeks at a minimum. If not sufficient…1 -
Re: My mom has undiagnosed cognitive impairment
Welcome to the forum. Honestly, while the medical side is important to rule out any treatable causes, beyond that it may be a wash. Having a practical, concrete plan for how both of your parents are …1 -
Showering
The subject of a loved one having hygene issues and refusing to shower comes up often. In the NY Times, there is an article dated April 30, 2024 by Anna Gibbs titled "Why Is It So Hard to Shower…2 -
Re: Dilemma about Memory Care
Yes I think there are always problem residents. Violence is rare and not tolerated, so rarely witnessed. Most common in my experience is problems with wandering and those who do not recognize persona…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (197)
Ron….please be gentle with yourself. It is going to take some serious time for you to truly feel some better. Now regarding attention from the church people…. they very likely do not know what to do …2 -
Re: Locked doors
it’s said that slide locks above eye level are effective, apparently PWD aren’t inclined to look up4 -
Re: Showering
Hi BassetHoundAnn, I didn't realize it was also a tactile thing, that it was common that Alzheimer's sufferers don't like the feel of water on their skin. When I got to the sentences in the article t…1 -
Re: Relatively strong appetite in late stage 7?
My DH told me, years ago that he did not want to be spoon fed. He said that if he was not able to enjoy a reasonable quality of life, that he wanted us to let him pass away.3 -
Re: Frustrated!
Medicare sent a podiatrist to our home on the schedule we agreed to. Monthly at one point. Then I pushed it to quarterly because DH has no issues with his feet, toenails, etc. and does not have diabe…1 -
Re: Progression with acknowledging and remembering
Sounds like you are doing everything you can in exactly the right way. You won't get a sense of new baseline until he is in the new environment for a while. Keep us posted how it goes, none of it is …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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