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Re: Need to talk to someone
@MABKS Hi and welcome. I am sorry for your need to be here but pleased you found this place. M1 gave you excellent advice about the POAs needed in this situation. I would loop your daughter in; this …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
Good Morning.. 60s predicted today with frost Thursday. Wind is gusty @ 20mph today. More fencing and house cleaning today. Cotton picking has begun. Made a pot of pinto beans yesterday with a skille…1 -
Re: Need to talk to someone
Ditto what others have posted. In addition read the book “The 36 Hour Day” which was recommended by a nurse and really helped me after my husband’s diagnosis. This comment by someone on this site hel…2 -
Re: Agitation and paranoia
Hi Ms. K, Please contact his physician and ask for meds for him. There are lots of meds that will tamp down these problems. My DH is on Seraquel and it is magical how calm he has gotten.5 -
Re: Agitation and paranoia
If you haven't already, please rule out a medical issue that may be causing the problem before starting any new medication - UTI, etc.1 -
Re: Agitation and paranoia
Welcome to the forum and agree with the above. An atypical antipsychotic like Seroquel or risperdal should help. Some folks need hospitalization to get stabilized on meds, don't hesitate to take him …1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (199)
HB thinking of and praying for you mom. Good morning to all. Back later xo1 -
Re: Need to talk to someone
I am so sorry that you are going through this. It is a long, hard road. You need to take matters into your own hands and tell your daughter, get counseling and accept that you husband is unable to se…2 -
Re: Need to talk to someone
Welcome to our group that we all wish we didn’t need, but so happy to have to help us navigate this terrible disease. Like others have said, dealing with the repetition and communication problem is a…1 -
Re: Wife has stocks in her name
My CELA told me to transfer my husband's stock to my name.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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