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Re: Not sure
welcome @53roses . This site has been a lifesaver for me. There are so many compassionate, knowledgeable people here who are willing to share their experiences. This is truly my 2nd family, and the o…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (203)
Lorita…check your gas gauge…1 -
Re: Not sure
I can relate totally. When I was caring for my Mom (Alzheimer’s), I went on a forum and vented - nothing awful. One person just put me in my place in no uncertain terms. I was horrified and never pos…4 -
Re: Refuses to brush teeth
Try a water pik. If he can tolerate it, they are very effective.1 -
Re: DW Waking up 3 AM
My husband has VD and had extremely fragmented sleep for year. PCP prescribed Trazadone for sleep. Started at 50 mg but DH is a big guy. He's on 150 mg and it has helped significantly. The crying and…1 -
Re: DW Waking up 3 AM
@Hvbw FWIW, melatonin is meant for short-term (2 weeks or less) use to help a person fall asleep. It's not intended to manage fractured sleep. I would talk to her doctor about this, s/he can prescrib…2 -
Re: DW Waking up 3 AM
I'm not sure an OTC medication is the right route now that she's at this stage. Maybe speak to her PCP or Neurologist about this new behaviour?2 -
Re: Need some input
Sorry to be so terse above. My computer was acting up. You are ill and really, really need a break to recover. If you would worry less with the cameras off, I would turn them off. You need to take ca…4 -
Re: no meds
I'm so sorry about this. All that I can think of is to crush the pills that you can and mix it in applesauce, pudding, or a smoothie. You can get her liquid antibiotics which will go well in smoothie…1 -
Re: Filing for Long Term Care Insurance too early?
I haven’t had to use LTC insurance but I would consider how long she would probably live with dementia. For a woman 85 years old when diagnosed, I read that a study showed their average life span was…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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