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Re: Seroquel for non violent delusions
My dad is on the same dosage as AmandaF mentions: 25mg/day. No obvious sedation or wooziness. Maybe you should talk to the NP again, express your concerns, and ask what the goals are for medicating y…2 -
Re: Seroquel for non violent delusions
You could try starting with just 25 mg/day and see how it goes. If she seems woozy or sedated, she can always stop taking it. We had the same concerns when we started my mom on it but she’s been fine.1 -
Re: How have you handled this care issue?
Mom got to the point that she could not physically walk to the restroom with her walker. The last time was with three staff members escorting her- one on either side and one behind. She was just too …5 -
Re: Yes, I'm still around
Dear "Mayor Ed," it is good indeed to hear from you. And thanks for the link. It's a long way from mice to humans, but any glimmer of hope is a good sign. Peace be with you and yours—a…1 -
Re: Hospice for Alzheimer's
hospice will evaluate anyone with dementia because it’s a progressive disease. You can contact Hospice directly or have the doctor initiate the evaluation.3 -
Re: Cancel
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74758/odds-i-have-alz The responses you are getting are "old school", in the sense that up until recently, people received amyloid PET scans or lumbar pu…1 -
Re: I’m puzzled
You get to do what you want!!!! Her coming to say goodby would mean a hard no from me. I had to keep 2 step children at bay. Never regreted it. At this point a POA is probably worthless. Get it activ…1 -
Re: “Fiblets”
Here is my take on fibs/lies. We can tell the truth to do the right thing and have a clear conscience. We will no longer feel bad that we have been dishonest. We would be telling the truth to make yo…3 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
"hesitate to "report" the people who are taking care of my difficult LO when they are not harming him." "My DH became even more agitated and humiliated." Insulting a hum…1 -
Re: Problems with aides because DH is a difficult patient
I am so sorry this is happening, @easy23 It was good you were there and stepped up to talk with the charge nurse. You were in the right place at the right time to be a great caregiver and advocate fo…4
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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