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Re: Seizure
Similar thing happened to my mother. She had a seizure for the first time in late stage5 or early stge 6 of Alz. After she returned from the hospital she was very sleepy and out of it for about 2 wee…2 -
Re: Seizure
My wife had two seizures within a few hours last year. She was hospitalized for several days and put on Keppra to prevent further seizures. The doctors could not determine the cause of the seizures, …2 -
Re: Seizure
My son has a seizure disorder which is undoubtedly related to his autism. When my hubby was in the early days of his EOAD, I brought him to the same neurologist that my son sees. He gave him an EEG a…4 -
Re: My wife of 50 years diagnosed with dementia
All you feel is very normal. I am three years in, have lots of of support and usually function nation well. Today did not go well, and I just fell apart. Be kind to yourself. You are living with a br…6 -
Re: My wife of 50 years diagnosed with dementia
Welcome to the forum. It’s great that you have so much support and are in a support group. We all have those days where our emotions take over - it’s pretty hard NOT to feel that way. There will be g…3 -
Re: My wife of 50 years diagnosed with dementia
Several years ago I was where you are now. Time and knowledge help you cope. I'm not saying it's easier but eventually acceptance does help us provide for our loved ones. Be good to yourself, continu…4 -
Re: Terrified
Welcome, thanks for sharing. I relate it to a grieving process of my identity…every aspect. I say "so what, now what" to be future facing. However, not always easy as when I go to the docto…1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
My DH, who lives at home with me, is unable to talk comprehensibly or use a phone, or even answer the doorbell. He is quite irrational, but strong and active. I have worried what would happen if I be…1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
here’s the one the VA gave us1 -
Re: What to do in an emergency??
the VA gave us a medical alert device. If you need help you press the button. They answer immediately. If you fall the device calls them. If you can’t answer they send help. I had to use it twice and…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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