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Re: Behavior changes
Not only did I learn not to point out when my dh was having trouble, I also learned to offer support in ways that he would not notice—demonstrating so he could mirror (rather than explaining), or pre…4 -
Re: DH with dementia keeps saying he is scared.....
our psychiatrist took my wife off Abilify as it has too many bad side affects and put her on Prozac.1 -
Re: Not recognizing home
tell him her reasoner is broken so arguing or correcting her is of no help. Wanting to go home is a feeling not a place and caused by anxiety. He could speak to her doctor to prescribe anti-anxiety m…2 -
Re: Not recognizing home
Not wanting to lie is certainly understandable. He can say, "we'll go home tomorrow," which may be true, or redirect her attention as Chammer suggests. However, if he sticks with she's wron…3 -
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Re: Advice on next steps please
if possible talk to the doctor before the appointment and give a list of behaviors and ask the doctor to tread carefully with the language he or she uses. Even fib and say the tests are required by t…4 -
Re: Time
it’s like a gut punch. You are grieving what you’ve lost and grieving what could have been. We understand. Hugs. 💜2 -
Re: Looking for some guidance
Hi I don't know how much I could provide for advice but definetly word of confidence, Hang in there. My story is not good and I've come on here to just read others journeys I just brought my mom from…1 -
Re: Time
It's funny how something will hit so suddenly and with no clear provocation. I have no words of wisdom, just an "I understand."3 -
Expected but still hurts
AD has its moments. The first time it tore a hole in my heart was when I realized my husband had no memory of how we met or our wedding. Today, another big hurt came. We sat down to dinner and my hus…18
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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