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Re: Fixation with Driving
My husband was experiencing anxiety and would get very angry. Since being on Sertraline/Zoloft he’s much calmer. Still occasionally has outbursts but so much less intense.3 -
Notice to police or first responders
Does anyone know if there is a program or something to alert first responders that the person at home has dementia? This afternoon my husband flagged down the police for no reason. I was on my way ho…4 -
Re: Help with nail care
Ty. DH has a dremmel and obviously doesn't use it anymore. I like that idea ti thin the tie nails. We don't share the same shower but I will be sure not to be barefoot in his shower so I do…1 -
Re: Help with nail care
Perfect thank you!1 -
Re: Fixation with Driving
I am sorry you are dealing with this all too common issue. This was our life, as well. Dad never let the driving thing drop; the very last conversation we had hours before he died was him asking me t…5 -
Re: My Attitude is Getting Worse
Sounds like our situations parallel each other in most aspects. I must say though you've done a better job that I have with regards to the argument segment. In retrospect it's easy to recog…8 -
Re: Emotional Breakdown This Morning
What a wonderful gift!! Bless your heart, thank you for sharing💜2 -
Re: affect of anesthesia?
Thanks Mike. I think I will do that. The nurse who evaluated her asked if I wanted to have palliative care so they could track her progress. I told her to go ahead so don’t know if that sticks me wit…1 -
Re: affect of anesthesia?
Three d, I'm so sorry that your DW passed. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.1 -
Re: Trying to keep up with life...
I too can relate! The things I’ve had to do that were never on my “to do list” is eye- opening. Yes I do all the cooking, cleaning, financial, shopping, car maintenance, outside maintenance raking, s…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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