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Re: Hubby in MC wants to come home. Help!
Yes there are meds. Talk to the doctor asap. Tell the doctor he is depressed and anxious and wants to go home. Many PWDs say they want to go home even if they are living in the same home they have li…6 -
Re: SLUMS got me in a slump
Have you visited an AL recently? Mom’s was nothing like the skilled nursing homes of old. Beautifully decorated in the common areas, plenty of seating and well lit. Mom’s had a library area with a fi…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
good morning wow there’s been a lot of chatter on here. That is good. I have not been on for a day or two I think it’s tomorrow if I remember correctly that it’s the full beaver moon those who are no…1 -
Re: Becoming mean
Welcome. Anosognosia is the worst! At one point mom’s doctor prescribed medication for her anger, mom says “ I don’t have a #$@& anger problem and I’m not taking that @#&$ medication.” She ha…2 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
G'mornin'. Eaglemom— I hope your DH enjoyed his German Chocolate cake. I mean, what's not to love? Beth— That's some dinner. Wow. I do love an Italian sausage sandwich— the ones a…1 -
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
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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