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Re: agitation and aggressive behavior
My DH is in stage 7 and home under Hospice care. Beginning of stage 6 his sundowning (moving things around and constantly in motion) was so bad we started him on Seroquel after reading and suggestion…4 -
seroquel question
For those people who have found success with seroquel, what dosage are you using and how often is it administered? We started on 25mg once a day to treat agitation. We saw no effect and moved up to 5…2 -
Re: Sons and their Dad
Such lovely caring and understanding words. It’s like holding hands together, Thankyou.5 -
Re: Thankful
Wonderful post, sorry I am late to the table. Today, as we have been doing for the 13 years since my dad died, I had my mom over for dinner. I am thankful I found an IL facility that is literally 1.0…1 -
Re: Progression
my mom, who has now lived with us for about a year and a half, did the same thing last Thanksgiving when we went to my son and DIL’s house. There were a lot of people there in a small space and even …3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
Happy Thanksgiving to all; there is always something to be thankful for….. DW had a surprise visit from her brother who lives in Florida. So far she is handling it well. He will be here a week - gues…1 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (212)
I’m about ready to pop and already loosened my pants for pie, but I’m a happy, stuffed man right now. Ron2 -
Re: UTI
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74701/uti I do use the home strips. What I have found is if the color changes dramatically the minute they urinate on it, it’s always been confirmed at ER or urgen…6 -
Re: What Is Looking After Yourself
For me "Taking care of myself" generally involves music. Maybe some fingerpicking on my guitar (with no calluses built up), or making use of one of the music streaming services (NO ADS!) wi…6 -
Re: Agitation
the best type of doctor to manage anti-psychotic medications is a Geriatric Psychiatrist. Get a referral to one of you can.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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