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Couldn’t Find the Toilet
I’m thankful that I have had two nights of sleep and could cope with this. In the middle of the night it instantly reminded me of an old joke “he thought it was the WC but it was the cupboard” I didn…12 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
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Re: Being accused of any and everything
You might browse the YouTube channel "Dementia Careblazers" for helpful behavior hints. Lewy Body dementia is unfortunately more likely to have behavior issues. Medication might be necessar…1 -
Re: Memory Care Day 1
Hi, Annie! So glad day #1 went well. Just like you did on this first day, keep yourself busy the next couple of days. DH has caring and knowledgeable staff making sure he has structure to his days, y…2 -
Re: I can't believe this life
Try putting two or three layers of bottom sheets on his bed with pads in between. That way you can remove a layer and have a dry bed without having to remake the entire thing. Some caregivers have ha…2 -
Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
@SDianeL I can’t say that I’ve noticed any change since my husband has been taking the Donepezil but he thinks it helps. With that in mind I’m sure we’ll have him try the Memantine too. Initially he …1 -
Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256181#Comment_256181 the VA prescribed Memantine for my husband but I saw no difference. They said it might help his attention span.1 -
Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/256024#Comment_256024 It looks like my husband might be prescribed Memantine in addition to the Donepezil that he’s been taking for a couple of months. A V…1 -
Re: Memory Care Day 1
It sounds like it was as good a start as there could be. It’s great you were able to talk with your sister and spend time with your friend! Sending you a hug and my best wishes that your DH will sett…2 -
Re: Memory Care Day 1
glad to hear it went well. I know how difficult it was for you. I’ve been thinking of you all day. Hugs. 💜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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