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Re: seroquel question
I found success at 25mg after lunch for sundowning. Then anther 25mg or eventually 50mg after dinner for an easy bedtime and good sleep. Always served crushed in choc pudding or applesauce. We both h…1 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
@DonnaPJ People don't get it. I think sometimes they don't want to. Teaching children with special needs is not an equivalency and, IME, medical professionals can be some of the worst offen…6 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
To all of you who have given suggestions and shared experiences, thank you. Your input is greatly appreciated. Legal and financial matters are all taken care of. DH no longer has control nor access t…6 -
Leqembi infusions
Hello. I'm new to the group. My husband was recently diagnosed with MCI due to AD, 66 yo. + APOE 4. Needless to say, we are devastated. He's had mild memory loss for about 6 months. Tried a…2 -
Re: Siblings lack of understanding
Hello DonnaPJ. Lack of understanding seems shockingly common. Even with educated, informed and engaging people it seems they do not grasp the dynamics the person is dealing with, nor do they have awa…3 -
Re: What do you do with your big feelings?
Thank you all for helping me to paint these issues in a new light! I guess that's what we do with those "big feelings"… we reframe the situation. It's time for me to be the adult …6 -
Re: Sudden deterioration in memory and change in demeanor
My mother had a massive drop off between Christmas and New Year's. She's been though a zillion medical tests, and she's otherwise fine. We're left to believe it's her vascula…2 -
Re: NYT Opinion Piece on Caregiving Crisis
The part about the emotional and cultural space it occupies keeps replaying in my mind: "Caring for seniors, while a labor of love, can nonetheless be grinding. It is often compared to parenting…2 -
Re: My Love is home.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You were a faithful and loving caregiver ❤️1 -
Re: My Love is home.
Deepest sympathies. Re: donation to Alzheimer's Association. Perhaps contact your local chapter. I'm sure there is a way to set this up.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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