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Re: Progressing too fast
So sorry about your Mom. She needs meds for anxiety and depression. I too think the move will help. She is unable to comprehend her friend’s behavior. Is her doctor a Geriatric Psychiatrist? They are…3 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
so sorry. Yes it sucks!! It’s heartbreaking to watch your loved one progress. Each new behavior is like a kick in the gut. Based on the behaviors you mentioned I would be concerned about her living a…2 -
Re: Loved one is too restless, won't sleep or rest
so sorry you are going through this. I would ask for a referral to a Geriatric Psychiatrist which is the best type of doctor to manage meds for dementia patients.3 -
Re: Loved one is too restless, won't sleep or rest
My DH is under hospice care. He is taking Seroquel and we have increased the amount to 100 mg, three times a day for a total of 300mg. For the past several months it had helped with afternoon agitati…5 -
Re: Loved one is too restless, won't sleep or rest
Seraquol might not be for everyone. My mom's got violent while on it and didn't sleep at all. Most likely she will need another type of medication or see a neurologist to prescribed a diffe…3 -
Re: Loved one is too restless, won't sleep or rest
How much Seroquel is she taking? It sounds like she needs a higher dose. My DW, who was a small woman, needed 75 mg three times a day. There is one study that shows 100 mg/day is no better than place…5 -
Re: Solutions for Missing Laundry in MC?
This is very common. One thing that helped me is connecting with family of the other residents. I’ve made it a point to get to know everyone and I bring it up to them. They usually agree that they ar…2 -
In Senior Homes, A.I. Technology Is Sensing Falls Before They Happen
From the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/realestate/in-senior-homes-ai-technology-is-sensing-falls-before-they-happen.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yU8.Ql1h.G871_DJXIX_E&smid=url-share (fr…1 -
Re: Approved for hospice
I will always vote yes to Hospice for all of the benefits to my loved one and to me. I will only add that although each Hospice must offer the same basic services they do differ because the staffs ar…4 -
Re: Approved for hospice
Why would anyone want their spouse with severe dementia (stage 6 & 7) to undergo CPR or artificial life support? Even if successful, you are only prolonging suffering from a terminal illness…2
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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