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Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
I did the tough it out with my moM and she called the cops and told them she is being held against her will. Pls go with your gut. You don’t have to answer all the time but do what feels right. I had…1 -
Re: Struggles with hygiene - how hard to push
My husband was resisting showers too, the doctor put him on Seroquel and that helped tremendously. I’d recommend it! He still won’t shower every day but usually every other day.1 -
Re: Struggles with hygiene - how hard to push
Before my wife went to MC I found that if I had the shower on and said it is time to take a shower (telling her instead of asking her if she wanted a shower) she would go along with it more often, bu…1 -
Re: Feel like I’m becoming reclusive
I hope you find the strength to get through this trying time. I hope you find a pathway to LIVE again and be happy.1 -
Re: How many years did or has your loved one lived in a facility?
We have longevity in our family and my parent was and is a bit of a health nut so I really hope that rule of half isn't true seeing as my grandparents are halfway through their 90s. My great grandma …1 -
Re: Having a massive attack of guilt
"I also don't think that he should just leave her to tough it out alone for a couple of weeks unless trying to help her get her room set up and showing her around etc turns out to be unhelpful.&…1 -
Re: Casava Trial
There appears to be no end to the depravity of profit motives in health care in America. Seems like it is perfectly fine to string people along with “new drugs” or “promising drug trials”. Upon close…1 -
Re: Sexual Behavior in Husbands
Yes, I have the same problem with my DH. It is very wearing on me. Our first appointment with geriatric doctor I gave her a note asking about medications. She could start him on a psychotic medicatio…3 -
Re: Sexual Behavior in Husbands
very common unfortunately. Medications can help. Talk to his doctor and be honest with the doctor about the behavior.2 -
Re: Hypersexuality
@bonkey FWIW, my LO has taken Seroquel safely and successfully for several years. At a fairly high dosage (300 mg daily, disbursed throughout the day). He is not sedated, lethargic, nor has he ever h…5
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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