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Re: Psych Exam for exit behavior
As i am sure you know, his attempts to leave are not abnormal. I am curious as to how a psych consult could help someone whose brain is deteriorating… or any mental health service.??? It seems that t…1 -
Re: Psych Exam for exit behavior
My DH started off with an antipsychotic (risperidone). That calmed him down for awhile and then the doctor added depakote. I would go along if there is a medication recommendation because there is re…2 -
Re: Psych Exam for exit behavior
@ileanabeatriz I am sorry your family is dealing with this situation. A geri psych consult will likely result in medication trials. Talk therapy isn't an option by the time a PWD needs 24/7 care…2 -
A bit of humor
My DH (mid-stage AD + Parkinsonism) now often struggles to name things. The other night he was standing at the kitchen sink, when this conversation ensued: Him: Did you put the pill in the whirlpool?…9 -
Re: Testing, testing, and more testing
I’m so glad you will have some answers soon. I know some here are comfortable with just a vague diagnosis of dementia, but I felt so much better with a specific diagnosis. My mom accepted her diagnos…1 -
Re: TV show??
My DW never watched TV. Now, in stage 5-into-6, TV seems to be a welcome respite. Movies or TV series with plots and dialogue to follow are beyond her. She enjoys nature documentaries, especially epi…5 -
Re: Struggle with my identity 🥴
Phone has to go now. You can call selected folks for him when you visit and listen in if you think it would be a positive. And hang up if it isn't. If he asks to speak to her, "hmm.. line i…1 -
Re: When I look back at what I WAS worried about…
First rule: protect yourself. If you are living in fear, call adult social services or, if imminent danger, the police. Get his doctor involved…change his medication or put him on some kind of drug t…6 -
Re: Funeral for a friend
He's very calm and quiet. I'm lucky in that he's always been laid back. That's never changed.1 -
Re: Night time wakefulness
Dr. started him at 50 mg. I ¨think¨it may be making a difference. He is waking early 5-6 a.m. but hasn’t called out or gotten agitated during the night.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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