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Re: Depakote or Haldol for agitation and combativeness?
my husband was going into Stage 7 and already on Risperidone AM & PM and then became combative when he became incontinent and when they tried to get him in the shower. He was in a wheelchair alre…1 -
Re: Failed my first test
One of the lessons I learned early on was that you totally have to discard your old mode of interacting with your person. Even if he/she seems to be treating you the same as always (respectful/denigr…2 -
Re: Showering /refusing/thinking they have
This is common in the progression of dementia; I'm surprised you haven't seen it in other clients. Arguing, reasoning, presenting evidence of her needing to bathe will not work. Her mind cannot proce…1 -
Re: Does anyone forget how far there LO is
Ronda b, My heart breaks for you and is in agreement with you at the same time. My logic and emotions seem to be in battles on a regular basis. My DH is in MS after dealing with signs of dementia for…4 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
RT, I am, myself, a retired educator from nearly 20 yrs of various teaching assignments. I can empathize about feeling like losing yourself. There isn't much time for self-care but it is extremely ne…1 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Ty all for your honest feedback. I know I need to make changes for my own mental health and to be a better wife/care giver. I am going to look into both day care options and in home respite care for …7 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
we all understand how you feel. Caregiving is mentally and physically exhausting. Is there a way you can get respite care so you have time for yourself? Day care or home care for even a few hours onc…1 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Basically, I drive DW to day care at noon and walk her to the door. A staff member greets her with a big smile and a "Hi, DW, glad to see you", takes her hand, and leads her inside while I …1 -
Re: Struggling to regain control of my life
Carl What stage is your wife? My husband would throw a fit. He is an introvert and would not engage in activities. How did you get your wife to go/stay? Is it a lot more than inhome care? Having chun…1 -
Does anyone forget how far there LO is
Sometimes I forget what stage he is in. I think I do alot of scaffolding without realizing it. Today I went back and looked at his test results. Not good. He has both VD and Ad. It was just a reality…7
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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