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Re: My partner and her head
The early signs of dementia can be very subtle. Did she go to the ER following the last 5 falls? If the change has been sudden, did it start with the new med? Has she been checked for a UTI?1 -
Re: My partner and her head
Welcome to the forum. TBI is a less common cause of dementia but not unheard of. however i wonder if the Vraylar could be making her worse, i would definitely report your concerns to her docs. I know…1 -
Re: Primary Geriatrics PCP prescribed Lexipro
It has definitely helped my mom's anxiety. She's been on it for a year now. It's important to understand that it's an SSRI and must be taken as prescribed, meaning don't start and stop it willy nilly…1 -
Re: Appointments
I agree! I would cancel it. There's no point measuring her arterial pressures if she's not a candidate for any surgical interventions and it doesn't sound like she is. My partner has had multiple med…1 -
Re: When Will I Learn?
What would you have him do? Multiple sources have told you that she needs MC level of support, but you haven't wanted to accept that. I'm not trying to say "I told you so" in any pedantic s…3 -
Re: Obsessive plant watering
rplourde, in addition to all the suggestions about taking things away or restricting them… As an avid gardener who's killed tons of plants, my advice is to either wait for them to die, or not, and re…1 -
Re: TIME TO HIDE THINGS
Sounds familiar. DW went thru a similar phase during the earlier years of her journey. All sorts of things went missing - the worst case was our car keys. It was impossible to watch her every minute …1 -
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
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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