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Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
Thank you. I’m going to mention some of the drugs mentioned here to his primary. Will make a call to their office when I return from my appointment tomorrow.2 -
Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
Hi Eve, DH is on memantine and doxycycline. It seems to help for a few days and then we’re back where we started. Through this wonderful lifesaving group I have learned to stop making things worse an…2 -
Re: Just trying to stay alive through this nightmare
I’m so sorry that the disease is taking such a heavy toll on you and your DH. Gracie is absolutely adorable! I have an unofficial support dog, a 100 lb German Shepherd who is my constant companion. I…3 -
Re: I can't believe this life
ditto on calling hospice for an evaluation. If they accept him they will reevaluate every 6 months. They provide so much help. Hospital bed, supplies, nursing help, counselors and clergy.1 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
ChaChaJ, My heart was breaking as I read your post. I'm so sorry you and your DH are having to go through this. You have been given some good advice and I hope you can find the help you need. Th…2 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
there are, for better or worse, a number of different consultants needed. Professional fiduciaries are a good start, though expensive. Then there are life care consultants. The former do financial an…2 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
Have you spoken to the ADRC in your area (Aging and Disability Resource Center - there is also an ADRC which is something like the Alzheimers Disease Research Center - totally different). I've f…3 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
Our local fire department has a 'CARES' office (I'm not sure what the acronym is for) that provides information and support for situations where it's an emergency but not one that…2 -
Re: Early On-set sadness
I am so sorry you are both going through this. That experience sounds frightening. In additional to the elder law attorney who will help you with the legal/financial aspect, there are geriatric care …2 -
Re: concerned
Lisa: you need to act with some urgency as a second incident may result in his discharge from the facility. Once he has a description of violence in his records, other facilities may refuse him admis…3
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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