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Re: Possible diagnosis
Hi, Dungie, First - our PCP is a terrific Internist and we both love him dearly. Dementia is NOT his forte, so any discussion about DH’s dementia is quick and not detailed. I had to read and look up …5 -
Re: Incontinence?
Unfortunately, this means you will need to supervise him in the bathroom. At this point, verbal prompts may be enough to manage the situation. HB PS Inexpensive shaving cream can be helpful for maski…2 -
Re: What do you to talk about with your LOs?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257582#Comment_257582 Oh my, how I can relate to your situation. Although my DH doesn't watch soccer, if you get him on the topic of music and artists…3 -
Re: Possible diagnosis
Hi, Dungie. Welcome. So sorry you have to be in this place; but it is a good place to start. It looks like you’ve had this ‘feeling’ for a while and have done your research. I am still rather new her…3 -
Re: Her Sun Has Risen...
To open this thread back up to so much empathy and affirmation and support has allowed me to breathe more easily tonight. Thank you, thank you, thank you to each of you who have shared your personal …1 -
Re: What do you to talk about with your LOs?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/257582#Comment_257582 welcome. I agree. We have spent our whole lives communicating, explaining, reacting and sharing. To suddenly have to change the way w…3 -
Re: Progressing too fast
Your poor Mama— it's so hard for us to deal with dementia behaviors and it must be especially painful to have it and get treated unfairly because of her roomies disease progression. Pondering, t…3 -
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
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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