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Re: My Dad has gotten aggressive and totally opposite of how he used to be
Just NO. If he becomes aggressive at all, 911 should be called to transport him to an ER + than on to a geri psych unit. It is not unheard of for a PWD to seriously harm or kill a relative. Don’t thi…1 -
Re: Small Blessings
I hope the new help works out. I found that adding people to help keep eyes on DH as he declined became easier as he accepted the first person, then added others. I hope it's just as easy for you.1 -
Looking for a Friend to Get Through This With....
Looking to meet with someone with a similar situation as myself for normal discussion and friendship. In the Saint Petersburg/Clearwater/Pinellas Park area.1 -
Re: Getting my mom to her doctor appointment
Also, end each doctor's visit with mentioning something she is doing great. Examples: she is maintaining friendships, taking her meds, sleeping through the night, whatever. No one likes hearing about…1 -
Re: Getting my mom to her doctor appointment
Oh that's a tough one—Would it help to have him look over the spouse forum here? They're a great bunch of people.1 -
Re: Looking for a Friend to Get Through This With....
I'm interested in other people's coping measures. I worked for the Army for a long time, so any coping measures I use now were probably already thoroughly tested long ago. 😅 I can list all of mine, o…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
I'm here too; HELLO everybody! Strange night last night . . . did not sleep a wink. No special worries, no discomfort, just AWAKE. Thank goodness that is a rare occurrence. Feel rather bobbleheaded a…3 -
Re: It's my Birthday today and I have never been more miserable
Happy Birthday! I have been where you are and totally get it. My DH would also "lecture" on a variety of topics including how I should allow him to drive again (after two doctors told him i…4 -
Re: 2nd Attempt....
Thanks for the responses, all. After reading this, I have to Google what you’re talking about…hey, I’m a noob. She was given CT scan and the neurologist said there is atrophy/shrinking of the hippoca…1 -
Re: Advice needed
I agree with M1. My DH was extremely demanding and angry. Medication was the answer. It took a bit to get the right combination. Dh saw a geri-physc. The anger and behavior issues were more prevalent…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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