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Re: seroquel question
DH started at 25 mg at lunch and 50 mg before bed. As he moved to end stage, and had agitation, the hospice nurse recommended 50 mg at lunch and 100 mg before bed. The agitation improved, and I have …4 -
Re: Concern about potential surgery
Thank you for the responses. As for my DW, the prolapse is significant but doesn't effect her life. There is no pain or other discomfort. We have two appointments next week to decide the best pa…7 -
Re: Early onset Alzheimer
My DH was diagnosed at 62 as well. He had cognitive testing and an MRI by a neurologist to confirm his diagnosis. I also had his personal physician review all the information and he agreed with the e…1 -
Re: Grief Counseling: Yay or Nay?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/258531#Comment_258531 I will absolutely look into this. Thank you so much for sharing!1 -
Re: How To Find Purpose Again?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/259203#Comment_259203 Thank you for sharing your approach to preserving the memory of your sister. I too use writing to help my grief and to put my thought…2 -
Re: Thankful
thank you for saying this. My mom passed in March after I was her primary caregiver here at home with my husband. I think I’m processing a lot this Thanksgiving, thinking about what it was like last …3 -
Thankful
On this Thanksgiving Eve, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum. I continue to learn much from each person who shares here. Just the act of sharing helps each of us feel le…5 -
Re: My spouse does not remember who I am.
Hi, @tonyac2 Try the Careblazers website at Careblazers.com. Then see if the video title will work for you. You might also try YouTube and type on the title.1 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Loss of empathy is such a sad thing to experience in our LO's decline. My PWD is my mom. I realize it must be much, much harder to handle with a life partner. Long before her cognitive issues we…7 -
Re: Losing his thermostat - supposed to do anything?
DW generally feels much colder than me. I have had success with plug in electric blankets. I keep one on her side of the bed and second on the couch. She really appreciates it when I pre-warm her sid…5
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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