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Re: Angery Mother
I agree with SDiane - hide the car keys! I’ve had to text friends and neighbors to be on the alert if DH calls them looking for a ride! I explained it is because ‘I’ve told him ‘no’ and he’s going el…2 -
Re: Neurophysiology test completed
I found doctors to be no help except for the Geriatric Psychiatrist who managed my DHs anti-psychotic meds. We understand how you feel. What helped me was getting organized and taking action. I made …1 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
Ty so much for the suggestions. I will look at local stores. I can probably get him to wear them to exercise, riding his etrike. It may be a stretch to get him to wear them for errands or going to lu…1 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/255153#Comment_255153 Stretch waistband pants for men have come a long way in recent years. There are options that are extremely fashionable and stylish. M…2 -
risperidone vs seroquel
I've recently only learned about seroquel by being on this site. My DW has been on risperidone for a very long time. One of the side effects is akathisia, or restlessness. Over the last several …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
I grew a fig tree in Iowa. Unfortunately, the growing season here was not long enough for the figs to mature. I have heard some in colder climates (like Iowa, zone 5) grow them in pots and take them …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (211)
Also, it's National Brow Day. Woot!1 -
Re: Got the Job. Now What?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74235/got-the-job-now-what My advice is to contact Oasis Senior Advisors. They are located all over Florida. They assist with in home care, assisted living/memory …2 -
Re: Got the Job. Now What?
Is there any family that can come and stay a couple days a week Get senior citizen involved with checking on her. Meal on wheels and so on. What stage is she in. Is she able to stay by herself? Have …2 -
Re: He won’t go to the bathroom
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/254942#Comment_254942 Retired Teacher, can you transition DH to elastic waist pants? It is so much easer and faster, too. He still wears zip pants to go to…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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