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Re: Burnout
so sorry. Melatonin doesn’t work for everyone for sleep. Some people it has the opposite effect. It definitely won’t work for hallucinations. Talk to his doctor for medications for sleep and hallucin…3 -
Re: my wife can't stop crying all day
Incessant crying can happen with dementia. I would speak to her doctor about medications to help. It would probably help her quality of life, and those around her as well.1 -
Re: Terminal agitation or restlessness
I think it would be a good idea to try the morphine. What if she is in pain and cannot express it in any way other than thrashing about and scratching herself? I think it is worth a try. You certainl…1 -
Re: While I wait
@forbarbara I sincerely hope you are successful in this as it would compound the unfairness of it all for them to live rent-free in your head going forward. IME, some of these people will be the most…2 -
Re: Attorneys for Legal Guardianship/Custodianship - Normal Costs, Best Way to Locate?
I'm going to send you a private message. HB1 -
Re: Attorneys for Legal Guardianship/Custodianship - Normal Costs, Best Way to Locate?
@Kopera Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your reason to be here but pleased you found this place. I haven't personally done guardianship as we were able to convince dad to sign a POA. But I had an aunt…1 -
Re: Suggestions for Activities?
My spouse was at a similar place in his late 50s. He had a favorite computer game that he was still able to play for about 2-3 years, on easy mode. He loved to go on walks, and I was still working, b…2 -
Re: Burnout
Are you taking him to the shopping center so HE has something to do? If so, please feel free to stop doing that. It's okay if he does nothing. Minimizing outings and tasks along with maximizing your …8 -
Re: Epitome of Grief
Oh dear Nowhere I am in tears reading your post. I have felt this grief so deeply too when my DH has asked who are you and how did we get here, who was that on the phone (it was our dearest son) The …11 -
Re: What is wrong with me? Or is there?
You are so right. Losing my mother at 96 was hard. Losing my son at 24 nearly killed me. Would have killed me if I didn't have people depending on me.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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