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Re: Med taking is a constant fight.
I was told that Seroquel (quetiapine) shouldn't be crushed, but the nursing staff in MC crushed it because it was the only way he would take it. Could that be the same with other meds?1 -
Re: Bad Doctor Experiences?
Ok, but " I am also frustrated by some support staff that seem to want to help with the test, give him hints." There was no support staff, but his neurologist after he said apple (WHY is it…2 -
Re: Bad Doctor Experiences?
DH sees a neurologist, who after reading some of the stories here, I have decided is a unicorn. He listens. He’s responsive. A friend started with a Neuropsychologist. That might be a better option f…1 -
Re: Med taking is a constant fight.
I pray everyday she goes before I do as there’s no troops coming to help3 -
Re: Expected but still hurts
Even if DW didn't remember specifically who you are, she would still know you're important to her. She would probably still shadow you and want you to sit with her to watch TV, because you give her c…3 -
Re: Expected but still hurts
Oh man. Talk about perspective. I am currently really struggling with the shadowing and constant complaints I get from my spouse about how I don't spend time with her. I am stuck on the damn couch wi…6 -
Re: Memantine
My DW has been on memantine and Rivastigmine since August 2022. I have no idea if it's helped or not.1 -
Re: Memantine
My DH was diagnosed with FTD/Alz about 4 years ago and had memory problems years before that. He started taking Mementine about 4 years ago, 5mg twice per day. I didn’t see much difference one way or…3 -
Re: Dating while still married and caring for my wife
Hi Dan - I currently care for DW who has EO FTD for the past 5 1/2 years, retired 2 1/2 years ago to provide 24/7 care. We're both in our 50s, no children, no family support. We're alone. I'm dating …2 -
Re: Memantine
The drug only delays progression so you shouldn't be able to discern whether or not it works in an individual.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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