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Re: Just need to talk to my friends (205) May 2025
JeriLynn - Have a great trip! It's nice to be able to do things like that on a whim. You'll be in Fort Worth right around the time we'll be hanging out in Charleston, SC. We leave tomorrow and will b…1 -
Re: Slowing progression of disease
Yes, the new meds such as Leqembi and Kisunla, are only for use in the early stages of Alzheimer's. It would not be prescribed for somebody who is further along on the path.2 -
Re: I Am Bringing Him Home
I found this somewhere some time ago. It may help: "When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” ― Thich Nhat Hanh,3 -
Re: Regressing
Yes, as the disease progresses, eating habits change and regress. A couple of weeks ago, my DH did not know what a fork was.1 -
Re: Mom has auditory hallucinations need help
Seroquel is usually given as a regular dose instead of as needed. I would definitely call her prescribing doctor and emphasize how distressing the hallucinations are. They may want to see her and che…1 -
Re: Mom has auditory hallucinations need help
i can't believe 50 people looked at my post and No one offered any help. Really sucks.2 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
This piece spoke to me. To find support as a caregiver, recognize how the role changes you : NPR2 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
Thank you Bill for sharing. Maybe I am lucky that I have always enjoyed simple, quiet things better in general.3 -
Re: The Caregiver’s Brain
ThankyouBill for this poignantly written insight into a decade with dementia. I have The Cavalry is Not Coming pinned on my wall, I have passed it on to a friend (I hope you don't mind) and to my Phs…6 -
Re: Selling Mom's Home Using POA When She Seems Lucid
One more thing: Somebody else on Alzconnected posted the following link recently, and it's helpful. If you scroll down, there's info. for POA's, for guardians, etc.: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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